P H Y S I C S Chapter 7: Waves and Vibrations Section 7C: Wave Properties and Sound
Mechanical Wave A disturbance that travels through a medium i.e. Sound requires medium of air or water
What is a Wave?
Mechanical Wave Waves transfer energy and not matter
Sine Wave Wave motion can be mathematically described by a sine or cosine wave
Two Types of Waves Transverse – disturbance is perpendicular to motion Longitudinal – disturbance is parallel to motion
Slinky Demonstration Energy is transported not matter Transverse vs. Longitudinal
Parts of a Wave Wavelength (λ) – distance in one cycle Amplitude – displacement Crest – high point Trough – low point Note: λ Lambda
Sound Waves and Tuning Fork Demonstration Frequency Pitch Amplitude Volume Note: Frequency is wave cycles per second (Hz) 512 Hz 1024 Hz 2048 Hz
Speed of Sound Note: Sound travels faster in solids, liquids and gas respectively TempSpeed -10 o C325 m/s 0 o C331 m/s 10 o C337 m/s 20 o C343 m/s 30 o C349 m/s MediumSpeed Air (20 o C)343 m/s Helium972 m/s Alcohol1,143 m/s Water1,493 m/s Iron5,130 m/s Pyrex Glass5,640 m/s Diamond12,000 m/s
Wave Speed Equation
Frequency Equation
In-Class Problem #1 Determine the (a) number of waves, (b) wavelength, (c) amplitude, (d) frequency, (e) period and (f) wave speed.
In-Class Problem #1 Determine the (a) number of waves, (b) wavelength, (c) amplitude, (d) frequency, (e) period and (f) wave speed. waves = 2 λ = 0.04 m A = 0.02 m f = 0.4 Hz T = 2.5 s v = m/s
In-Class Problem #2 A toy boat in the ocean rises every 3.0 s as wave crests pass by. The distance between wave crests is 5.0 m. Determine the (a) frequency, (b) period, (c) the wave length and (d) how fast are the waves traveling.
In-Class Problem #2 A toy boat in the ocean rises every 3.0 s as wave crests pass by. The distance between wave crests is 5.0 m. Determine the (a) frequency, (b) period, (c) the wave length and (d) how fast are the waves traveling. f = 0.33 Hz λ = 5.0 m T = 3.0 s v = 1.65 m/s
Assignment Problem Set 7C 7C-7D Quiz (Wave Properties and Behavior)