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1. General Wave Properties

This document covers general wave properties, including definitions and distinctions between transverse and longitudinal waves. It explains key concepts such as wave frequency, period, wave front, and provides activities and assessments for students to engage with the material. Additionally, it includes a link to a wave simulation for further exploration of wave behavior.

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1. General Wave Properties

This document covers general wave properties, including definitions and distinctions between transverse and longitudinal waves. It explains key concepts such as wave frequency, period, wave front, and provides activities and assessments for students to engage with the material. Additionally, it includes a link to a wave simulation for further exploration of wave behavior.

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GENERAL WAVE

PROPERTIES
Chapter 6, Unit 6.01 – 6.02. page 128.
Learning objectives:
The
studen
Differentiate
ts
Define between
should transverse and
waves longitudinal
be waves.
able
to:
starter
Activity 1: Drop a pebble into a tank of
still water (or any large and fairly deep
vessel). What happens?

Activity 2: Put some cork


pieces on the disturbed
surface.
Properties of waves.
Frequency
The total number of vibrations or oscillations made
by the particles per unit time is called the Wave
Frequency and is denoted by f.

The formula for the Wave Frequency is :

f = Number of Oscillation
Time taken

f= 1/T where T = period.

The unit for wave frequency is Hertz or


Hz.
Period [time]
A Time period
(denoted by
'T' ) is the time
needed for one
complete cycle
of vibration to
pass a given
point
Wave front:

Wave-front is an
imaginary line
that joins the
crests together.
Examples of wave-fronts
Me: 3mins
Plenary

Distinguish
Draw an
Define the between
organogram to
transverse and
term waves. show the types of
longitudinal
waves.
waves.
Assessment:
1) For a wave, define the terms:
a. Period
b. Crest
c. Trough
d. Frequency
e. Amplitude
f. Wavelength

2) What is the unit of frequency?

3) Draw a wave. With the help of arrows, show the crest, trough, wavelength and
amplitude on the wave.

4) What is the relation between wave speed, frequency and wavelength?

5) Using the above equation, what is the frequency of a wave with a wavelength of 2.13
meters, which travels at a speed of 340 m/s ?

6) A kid on a playground swing makes a complete to-and-fro swing each 2 seconds. The
frequency of his swing is ____________ and the period of his swing is ____________
Student’s feedback From the scale of 1 to
10,
[1 being the lowest
Where would you and 10 being the
rank yourself highest]
according to today’s Choose the emoji that best
describes your feeling about
lesson and why?
this lesson.

You say, I do:


What went well? Even better if:

Can you chart your progress?


Wave simulation

https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/wave
-on-a-string/latest/wave-on-a-string_en.ht
ml

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