Mechanical Waves and Sound Ch. 17 Intro to Physics
Mechanical Waves Energy source cause vibration Medium – material wave travels through
Types of Mechanical Waves Transverse Vibration perpendicular to direction
Type of Mechanical Waves Longitudinal Vibration parallel to direction Surface Only at surface
Properties of Mechanical Waves Periodic – regular repetition by time Period Frequency Hertz (Hz) Wavelength
Properties Continued Wave Speed Amplitude Speed = wavelength x frequency Speed = wavelength/period P. 506 Amplitude Energy relationship
Behavior of Waves Reflection Refraction Bounce off Speed and frequency same Can flip Refraction Bend in new medium Angled entry
Behavior Continued Diffraction Interference Bending due to obstacle Around or through opening Interference Waves overlap and combine Constructive increase Destructive Decrease P. 511
Standing Waves Appears to stay in one place Video Nodes Antinode Stationary Antinode Between nodes Crest or trough Video
Sound Longitudinal Waves Intensity Loudness Frequency How quickly wave’s energy flows Decibel (dB) Loudness Frequency Speed of vibration Pitch Length, tightness
Sound Ultrasounds and Sonar Doppler Effect Sirens Racetrack
Resonance Constructive interference Same frequencies together Soundboards