Section2 :Wave Properties Wave: disturbance that carries energy
Mechanical Waves: Wave that carries energy through a material (medium)-air,water,metal Types of waves: Pulse Wave: A single disturbance or wave Continuous Wave / periodic wave: A group of pulse waves or a bunch of waves
Transverse wave: Particle move up and down Examples:
Longitudinal or Compression Wave: Particles move back and forth Examples:
Surface Waves: Examples: http://www.gmi.edu/~drussell/Demos/waves/wavemotion.html Surface Waves: Examples:
Earth Quakes S-Wave: Transverse wave P-Wave: Compression wave
Parts of Waves:
Wave Speed: Speed of the wave. ** Does not change in a medium** = - Wave speed (m/s) or - Frequency (Hz) = /T T – Period (sec) - Wave length (m) EX-1 ) Calculate the frequency and period of wave speed for the following situation.
EX-2) A piano emits a frequency that ranges from a low of about 28 Hz to a high of about 4200 Hz. Find the range of wavelengths in air from this instrument when the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s.
Wave Interference Waves at boundaries: Incident wave – Wave approaching boundary Reflected wave – Wave after reflection Loose end Fixed end
Principle of Superposition: When two wave interact, the resultant wave is the sum of the two.
Constructive Interference:
Destructive Interference:
Standing Waves: happen when two waves of the same frequency and amplitude oppose each other and cause interference. Node: Nodes: Regions of destructive interference Anti Nodes: Regions of constructive interference.
Beats: Two wave that are very close in frequency causing distinctive collective regions of interference
Interference Patterns: Patterns created when the waves on 2 or more sources create repetitive regions of constructive and destructive interference