Lesson 3: Properties of waves Unit 7: WAVES Lesson 3: Properties of waves
Speed of Waves (affected by medium) During 1 period, the wave travels 1 wavelength. 5 min “Universal Wave Equation”
Find: a) The period and the frequency of the waves. Example (Try it!): Bill was sitting on the dock when he noticed ocean waves with their crests 3.5 m apart. A buoy nearby bobbed up and down 24 times in a minute. Find: a) The period and the frequency of the waves. b) The speed of the waves. 20 min
Brain Break!
Reflection Fixed end: wave is reflected on opposite side Loose end: wave is reflected on same side 5 min
Constructive interference Destructive interference (cancelling out) Principle of Superposition When two waves coincide (pass through each other) their amplitudes add algebraically. Constructive interference Destructive interference (cancelling out) 5 min
Practice Time! Pg. 181 #2-12 Pg. 194 #5 and 11 20 min