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This document details an experiment conducted by students at Cebu Technological University to observe the properties of transverse, longitudinal, and surface mechanical waves using a slinky and water. The results indicate that transverse waves involve perpendicular oscillation, longitudinal waves involve parallel oscillation, and surface waves exhibit circular motion. The findings highlight the importance of understanding these wave types for applications in science and engineering.

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This document details an experiment conducted by students at Cebu Technological University to observe the properties of transverse, longitudinal, and surface mechanical waves using a slinky and water. The results indicate that transverse waves involve perpendicular oscillation, longitudinal waves involve parallel oscillation, and surface waves exhibit circular motion. The findings highlight the importance of understanding these wave types for applications in science and engineering.

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Republic of the Philippines

CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY


MAIN CAMPUS
M.J. Cuenco Avenue Cor. R. Palma Street, Cebu City,
Philippines
Website: http://www.ctu.edu.ph Email:
[email protected]

WAVE PROPAGATION OF MECHANICAL WAVES

Members:
Alburo, Rasel
Alipin, Jessa
Alolino, Janahmae
Amoin, Guile
Arnoco, Mark Luis

Abstract
This experiment aims to observe and understand the properties of transverse,
longitudinal, and surface waves. Using the slinky spring and a water-filled container, the
researcher will demonstrate the propagation of these wave types. Through direct
observation and analysis, researcher will identify the key characteristics of each wave,
including the direction of particle oscillation relative to wave propagation.

Introduction
Mechanical waves are disturbances that travels energy through a medium. They are
classified based on the direction of particle oscillation relative to wave propagation.
Transverse waves is the disturbance of a medium that is perpendicular to the direction
of travel to the wave propagation; a longitudinal wave is a disturbance of a medium or
vibration that is parallel to the direction as the wave travels. Surface waves are those in
which particles of the medium move in an elliptical or circular motion. Also it is a
combination of transverse and longitudinal waves.
Materials and Methods
Materials:

 Long slinky spring

 Container of water

 Flat board or ruler

Procedure:

Transverse Waves:
1. Pull the slinky out to a long length.
2. Keep one end still and quickly move the other end up and down, at a right angle
to the slinky’s length.
3. Watch and observe how the wave moves and how the slinky particles motion.

Longitudinal Waves:
1. Pull the slinky out to a long length.
2. Compress and stretch the slinky’s spring, making areas where they are close
together and areas where they are spread apart.
3. Watch and observe how the wave moves and how the slinky particles motion.

Surface Waves:
1. Fill a container partially with water.
2. Carefully place a flat board into the water and gently move it back and forth.
3. Watch and observe how the wave moves and the circular motion of water
particles.
Results

Transverse Waves:
The particles of the medium oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave
propagation.
The wave crests and troughs are evident.

Longitudinal Waves:
The particles of the medium oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation.
Regions of compression and rarefaction are observed.

Surface Waves:
The particles of the medium move in circular motion.
The wave crests and troughs are noticeable on the water’s surface.

Discussion and Conclusion


Through this experiment, we successfully observed and analyzed the three
mechanical wave types: transverse, longitudinal, and surface waves. On which the
transverse wave showed that the displacement of the medium are perpendicular or
transverse to the direction of the wave propagation. In longitudinal wave showed that
the motion of the particle in medium are parallel or back and forth along the same
direction of the wave propagation. In surface wave showed that the particles in a
medium move in an elliptical or circular motion and also it showed that this surface
wave is a combination of transverse and longitudinal waves. The slinky spring showed
to be an effective tool for visualizing the particle movement these waves. The water
surface waves showed the complex nature of surface waves, which involve both
transverse and longitudinal components.

Understanding these wave types is important for many scientific and engineering
uses. By learning the basics of how waves move, we can better understand things like
sound, light, and earthquake waves.
References
https://youtu.be/iT4KAc0Ag1E?si=BevN58jK5dk4lAFJ
https://youtu.be/oFhMrwQHvFo?si=tGHsKbtLgDofgo23
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11aAcAY9vWwhXcO_b3SqtKmDn1CRCteEJ/view?usp=
classroom_web&authuser=0

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