Waves and Sound What are Waves? Describe a Wave: Think about an ocean wave Think about an ocean wave Now describe it Waves Rhythmic disturbances that carry energy through matter or space Rhythmic disturbances that carry energy through matter or space Ocean Waves energy through water Earthquakes energy through Earth Both travel through a medium Medium a material through which a waves transfers energy Medium a material through which a waves transfers energy Two Types of Waves Transverse Waves medium moves at right angles to the direction the wave travels Transverse Waves medium moves at right angles to the direction the wave travels Compressional or Longitudinal Wave Compressional or Longitudinal Wave A type of wave where matter vibrates in the same direction as the wave travels Transverse Wave The wave is traveling in this direction Rest Position Amplitude Amplitude corresponds to the amount of energy carried by a wave Amplitude corresponds to the amount of energy carried by a wave Large amplitude = Large amount of energy Small amplitude = Small amount of energy Wave Frequency The number of wave crests that pass one place each second. EEEExpressed in Hertz (Hz) One hertz = One wave per second HHHHow do you increase the wave frequency? Rope demonstration WWWWhat happens to the wavelength when the frequency increases? TTTThe wavelength decreases!!!!! Meaning Increased wave frequency means decreased wavelength Calculating Wave Frequency Velocity = Wavelength x Frequency Velocity = Wavelength x FrequencyOR V = x Example: A wave is generated in a wave pool at a water park. The wavelength is 3.2 m. The frequency of the wave is 0.60 Hz. What is the velocity of the wave? V = x V = ? = 3.2 m = 0.60 Hz V = 3.2 m x 0.60 V = 1.92 m/s Why m/s? Remember 1 Hz = 1 wave/second or m x 1/s or m/s
