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Chapter 14
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Define vibration. ◦ “wiggle” in time; bell chimes Define wave. ◦ “wiggle” in time and space ◦ or a disturbance moves through a medium; it’s not matter moving through a medium, it’s energy
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Define electromagnetic waves. ◦ Transmission from one place to another does not require a material medium ◦ Ex: light, radio waves, infrared (IR), ultraviolet (UV), x-rays, gamma rays and microwaves Define mechanical waves. ◦ Requires a material medium; ◦ springs, slinkies, sound waves
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Crest Trough Wavelength Amplitude
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Define period. ◦ (T) time between passage of two successive crests (seconds) Define wavelength. ◦ ( ) distance from the top of one crest to the next (or any successive identical parts of the wave) (meters)
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Define frequency. ◦ (f) how often a vibration occurs; ◦ the number of crests (or troughs) passing a given point in a certain time ◦ measured in Hertz (Hz) = 1cycle/second 1 = s -1 =Hz second Equations: f = 1 and T = 1 T f
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Define wave speed (velocity). ◦ how fast the energy moves from one place to another Equations: v = f velocity = wavelength * frequency m/s = ( m ) (Hz) m/s = ( m ) (1/sec )
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Define transverse wave. Motion of the medium is perpendicular (at right angles) to the direction the wave travels energy Particle in the medium
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Define longitudinal wave. Motion of the medium is parallel (in the same direction) to the direction the wave travels Another name for a longitudinal wave is a compressional wave. Particles in the medium energy
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Waves with larger amplitudes have more energy. Medium (plural “media”) ◦ Substance the wave moves through ◦ Can be solid, liquid, or gas ◦ EX: listen for the train, hear your own voice different Low amplitude Low energy High amplitude High energy Same wavelength
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When a wave moves from one medium to another... v = f Medium #1 to Medium #2 Frequency Wave Speed Wavelength same changes
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Label the diagram below. Incident wave Transmitted wave Reflected wave
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When a wave moves... from a less dense to a more dense medium the transmitted wave is inverted These two waves are said to be out of phase.
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When a wave moves... from a more dense to a less dense medium the transmitted wave is upright These two waves are said to be in phase.
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When there is a large difference in density most of the energy (wave) is reflected. When there is a small difference in density most of the energy (wave) is transmitted.
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Tools in our Physics Toolkit Problem Solving... 5 stepsALWAYS SHOW YOUR WORK!!! 1. Knowns 2. Unknowns 3. Equations (just variables) 4. Work-equation with numbers plugged in 5. Answer with units and correct sig-figs (State the problem) (Gather information) (Form a hypothesis) (Test the hypothesis) Analyze data Draw Conclusions
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Example Problem page 91 What is given in the problem? Knowns: m = 1500 kg a = +3.00 m/s 2 What are we trying to find? Unknown: F = ? Which equation has those variables in it? Equation: F = ma Solve for the unknown variable: Plug in the values and solve: Work: F = (1500 kg)(+3.00 m/s 2 ) State your answer with unit and correct sig figs.: Answer: F = 4500 N
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Homework: Wave Motion WS Be sure to show your work. Every number needs units AND correct significant figures!
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