Vibrations The Movement of Energy Music
Waves A transfer of energy over a distance in the form of a disturbance Wave originate from objects that are vibrating
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Three Types of Vibrations 1. Transverse Vibrations Occurs when an object vibrates perpendicular to its axis ie. Guitar strings
Transverse Waves
2. Longitudinal Vibrations Occurs when an object vibrates parallel to its axis Ie. Shocks on a car or mountain bike
Longitudinal Waves
2. Torsional Vibrations Occurs when an object twists around it’s axis Ie. Washing machine
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Describing Vibrations Cycle Occurs with a repeating event One cycle – when an object returns to the place it started and it is moving in the same direction
Describing Vibrations Rest Position Midway point between extremes in a cycle
Describing Vibrations Amplitude (A) Displacement of object to either side of it's rest position
Describing Vibrations Frequency (f) The number of cycles per second Measured in Hertz (Hz)
Describing Vibrations 1 Hz = 1 cycle per second
Describing Vibrations Period (T) The time required for one cycle Measured in seconds
Formulas f = 1T = 1 T f f = # of cyclesT = Time Time # of cycles
Sample Problem If an electron vibrates back and forth with a frequency of 60 Hz, how long does it take to undergo one cycle?
Comparing Vibrations In Phase Vibrations Pass the rest point at the same time Same period of vibration
Comparing Vibrations Out of Phase Vibrations Different period or same period but do not pass through the rest point at the same time