Physics - Waves

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waves

a disturbance that transfers energy

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transverse waves

particles move perpendicular to direction energy is being transferred

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longitudinal waves

particles move parallel to direction energy is being transferred

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frequency

number of waves per second

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5

velocity is not dependent on frequency. true or false.

true

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mechanical waves

require a medium to travel through (cannot go through empty space)

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electromagnetic waves

waves that can travel through empty space

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8

list mechanical wave examples

slinky, water, earthquake S waves, string or rope

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list electromagnetic wave examples

light waves & electromagnetic spectrum

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list longitudinal wave examples

sound, earthquake P waves, slinky

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sound travels ________ in liquids and solids than air

faster

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light travels ________ in liquids and solids than empty space

slower

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13

________ depends on sound frequency

pitch

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_________ depends on sound amplitude

volume

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__________ depends on light frequency

color (electromagnetic spectrum)

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__________ depends on light amplitude

brightness

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17

equation for temperature change in sound

331 + (.61 x temperature)

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resonance

when the natural vibration of an object matches the frequency of a wave

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constructive wave

when two waves crash on the same side add up and create a much bigger wave

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destructive wave

when two waves crash on opposite sides and equal out to find a middle ground (equal waves create 0 as they pass)

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