1. The Universal Wave Equation
v = fλ
v – velocity (m/s)
f – frequency (Hz)
λ – wavelength (m)
Universal Wave Equation Questions
Worlds Largest Wave – coast of Portugal
Worlds Largest Surfable Wave – things didn’t go so well
6.3 Prac. #1,2
UC #1-8

2. Transmission and Reflection
Read Pg. 212 – 213
Complete the following:
1 Draw a pulse and it’s reflection for
(a) a fixed end
(b) a free end
2. Define partial reflection
3. Draw a pulse for:
(a) wave travelling from fast to slow medium
(b) wave travelling from slow to fast medium
4. For the above pulses explain what happens to:
(a) wavelength
(b) speed
(c) frequency
6.4 Prac. #2
UC #1,2
Waves in Different Mediums Applet
Waves on a string Applet