Wave Vocab
Amplitude
How high or low a wave is from the midline
A traverse wave
a wave that moves perpendicular to the air current
Compression
When molecules are compressed together based on frequency
What is the formula?
v=f times λ
Pitch is related to what?
Frequency
Midline
The line that runs through the middle of the wave
A longitudinal wave
A wave that moves parallel to the air current
Rarefaction
when molecules are less compressed together based on frequency
What are the abbrieviated units for wavelength, wave speed (velocity), and frequency?
Wavelength: meters (m)
Velocity: meters per second (m/s)
Frequency: Hertz (Hz)
Volume is related to what?
Amplitude
Medium
The substance (stuff) that a wave travels through, like water, air, metal, ect
How do you generate a longitudinal wave with a slinky?
Longitudinal: flick a ring on the slinky and if your doing it right, you should see the wave travel almost instantly
The variables for wavelength, wave speed, and frequency
Wavelength: λ
Wave speed: v
Frequency: f
What effects the pitch
Length
Wave
Vibrations that travel through space and time
How do you generate a traverse wave with a slinky?
Traverse: move your wrist either side to side or up and down to make a wave shape
Frequency
How often a wave is generated