Waves

MELC:1. Infer that waves carry energy.

Objective/s:
1. Model mechanical and electromagnetic waves, and transverse and longitudinal
waves.
2. Describe the parts of a wave.
3. Explain the relationship between frequency, wavelength, and amplitude.
 ACTIVITY 1: WORD HUNT
DIRECTION: Using the word chart below, search for at least 10 words related to
the lesson WAVES.
Key to Correction
 ACTIVITY 2.: MYSTERY WORD
DIRECTION: Arrange the jumbled letters to form the word that corresponds to its
description.
VRETSRSANE EWVA
Hint: It is a wave in which the direction of the wave's propagation is perpendicular to
the direction of the particles displacement

ECMAHLINAC EVAW
Hint: It is the wave which propagates only in a material or medium.

ALNIDUTGLONI WVEA
Hint: A mechanical wave whose particle displacement is parallel to the direction of the
wave’s propagation.

LROCGTNEAMECITE EAVW
Hint: It is a wave which does not necessary requires a material medium for its
propagation and own also travel through a vacuum.

REPCMOSISNO
Hint: The part of longitudinal wave in which density of the particles of the medium is
higher than the normal density.
 ACTIVITY 2: MYSTERY WORD
1. TRANSVERSE WAVE
2. MECHANICAL WAVE
3. LONGITUDINAL WAVE
4. ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE
COMPRESSION
 Waves transfer energy. Most waves are caused by vibrations or a disturbance of
matter. Waves transfer energy from one place to another, they can do work, and they
can also move objects.
All waves can be categorized as either mechanical or electromagnetic. Let us
compare and contrast the two.
Group Activity
 ACTIVITY 5: LABEL THE PARTS
DIRECTIONS: Label the numbered part of a wave shown in the diagrams.
ACTIVITY 5: LABEL THE PARTS
1. amplitude
2. wavelength
3. compression
4. crest
5. amplitude
6. trough
7. wavelength
 Energy from the sun reaches the earth through electromagnetic waves.
Electromagnetic waves require no material medium for their passage. Thus, they can
pass through empty space.
The electromagnetic spectrum shows the various types of electromagnetic
waves, the range of their frequencies and wavelength.
 Electromagnetic waves are invisible forms of energy that travel
through the universe. However, you can "see" some of the results of
this energy. The light that our eyes can see is actually part of the
electromagnetic spectrum.
• Normal, white light is actually made up of a rainbow of different colors, from red
and orange to blue and purple. There are many other "colors" of light that we
cannot see. These include ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) "light" that is just
beyond the range of human vision. They also include more exotic forms of
radiation such as X-rays, gamma rays, and radio waves. Together, all of these
different "colors" of light are called the electromagnetic spectrum, or EM
spectrum for short.

• Each section of the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum has characteristic energy

levels, wavelengths, and frequencies associated with its photons. Gamma rays
have the highest energies, the shortest wavelengths, and the highest
frequencies. Radio waves, on the other hand, have the lowest energies, longest
wavelengths, and lowest frequencies of any type of EM radiation. In order from
highest to lowest energy, the sections of the EM spectrum are named: gamma
rays, X-rays, ultraviolet radiation, visible light, infrared radiation, and radio waves.
Microwaves (like the ones used in microwave ovens) are a subsection of the
radio wave segment of the EM spectrum.
The visible light portion of the Sun's spectrum. Our eyes can only see a
small section of the complete electromagnetic spectrum.
What are the amplitude, frequency, wavelength, and speed of a wave?

Amplitude is the maximum distance the wave vibrates from rest.

Wavelength is the distance between corresponding parts.

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time.
It is measured in Hertz (Hz).

Speed is how far the wave travels in a given time.

ACTIVITY 6: ANALYZING DIAGRAMS

Which of the waves has:

1.The highest frequency?

2. The shortest wavelengths?

3. The largest amplitude?

4. The longest wavelength?

5.The smallest amplitude?

RY WORD ACTIVITY 6: ANALYZING DIAGRAMS
VE 1. C
VE 2. C
AVE 3. A
TIC WAVE 4. B
5. D
How are frequency & wavelength related?

Wavelength (λ)-The distance from any point on one wave to a corresponding point on
an adjacent wave. Usually crest to crest or trough to trough

Frequency (f)-the number of waves that pass through a point in one second (rate).
Unit= Herts (Hz) =1 wave/sec
Wavelength and frequency are inversely related
High frequency= short wavelengths
Low frequency= long Wavelengths.
The greater the number of waves per second, the higher the frequency -- the more energy
carried by the wave.

The smaller the wavelength. the more times it will pass through a point in one second.
The larger the wavelength. the fewer times it will pass through a point in one second.
How are frequency, speed, and wavelength related?
Frequency and wavelength are inversely related.

As wavelength decreases, frequency increases.

As frequency decreases, wavelength increases Units- m/s
Wave speed depends on the type of medium.
1. Mechanical waves- travel faster in solids & slowest in gases
2. Electromagnetic waves- travel fastest in empty space and slowest in solids. Waves
can change speeds when going from one type of medium to a different type
In a same type of medium the speed of waves is constant.
Wave Speed
Speed = frequency x wavelength
s=d/t or v = f x λ
V = speed
f = frequency unit = Hz
λ = wavelength unit = m (meter)
Example Problem:
A wave is traveling at a velocity of 12 m/s and its wavelength is 3m. Calculate the
wave frequency.
Given:
velocity (v) = 12m/s wavelength (λ) = 3m
wave frequency(f) = ?

Formula: V= λ x f F = v/ λ

Solution:
f = 12 m/s/3 m = 4 x 1/s
Answer:
f= 4 Hz
 ACTIVITY 3: PROBLEM, SOLVED!

DIRECTIONS: Solve the problems below. Write your solutions on the space provided.

1. A sound wave has a wavelength of 2m and a frequency of 170 Hz. Find its
velocity.
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