March 14 to 21 - Wave Basics

Warm-ups

• 3/14 - List at least five examples of waves in nature.

• 3/18 - Draw a transverse wave with a wavelength of 5 cm and an amplitude of 3 cm. If 30 of these waves passed by in 15 seconds, what would be the frequency?

Websites

• The Physics Classroom - Waves Tutorial

• PhET - Wave on a String

Objectives

• Able to measure or calculate the Amplitude, Wavelength, Frequency and period of transverse waves.

• Distinguish between mechanical and electromagnetic waves.

• Identify the type and shape of sound, electromagnetic, ocean, and earthquake waves.