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5.1 Wave
5.1 Wave
5.1 Wave
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C H E C K L I S T
1.1 Type of waves 2 types of waves
Definitions and differences
Example
Keywords Amplitude
Wavelength
Period
Frequency
Damping Definition
Example
Resonance Definition
Example
1.2 Reflection Definition
Changes v, f, λ
Example
1.3 Refraction Definition
Changes v, f, λ
Example
1.4 Diffraction Definition
Changes v, f, λ
Example
1.5 Interference Definition
Changes v, f, λ
Example
Formula
1.6 Sound waves Definition
Changes v, f, λ
Example
Loudness and pitch
1.7 Electromagnetic waves Spectrum
Application
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Types of waves
Transverse wave Longitudinal wave
particle vibrates perpendicular to the direction of particle vibrates parallel to the direction of propagation
propagation of wave of wave
Wavefront: The line that connects the points in the same phase
Complete oscillation
Simple pendulum Spring
ABACA ABACA
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Frequency, f The number of complete oscillations per second (Hz, s-1) Frequency, f
v = velocity, ms-1
v=fλ f = frequency, Hz
λ = wavelength, m
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Resonance: External force that causes the system to vibrate with the same frequency as its natural frequency.
Natural frequency: Frequency when there is no external force
Barton’s Pendulum
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Faster Slower
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Night
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Size of
barrier
Size of the
gap
Wavelength
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Formula of interference
λ = wavelength
𝑎𝑥 a = distance between the two coherent sources
𝜆=
𝐷 x = distance between the two nodes or antinodes
D = the distance between the source and x
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transverse wave
undergoes reflection, refraction, diffraction,
interference and polarization
the speed of light (3x108 ms-1)
does not require medium
neutral (no charge)
high energy
Electromagnetic spectrum
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