S8P4 f. Students will diagram the parts of a wave and explain how the parts change.
Chapter 20 ~ The Energy of Waves
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Using your note cards, read the definitions for the following words: transverse wave, wavelength, frequency,
and amplitude.
Fold this paper into eight sections and number the sections.
Write your name in section 1.
In section 2, using the ruler, draw a horizontal line in the middle of the box. This will be the rest position for
your wave. Label it “rest”.
Draw a transverse wave on the rest line. (Half should be above and half should be below.)
Label the crests with a “C” and the troughs with a “T”.
Measure the amplitude and wavelength in millimeters. Write it in the chart.
Count the number of complete waves. Record it in the chart as the frequency.
Create a new transverse wave in section 3 with a greater amplitude. Measure the new amplitude, wavelength,
and frequency. Record it in your chart.
Create a new transverse wave in section 4 with a smaller amplitude. Measure the new amplitude, wavelength,
and frequency. Record it in your chart.
Create a new transverse wave in section 5 with a shorter wavelength. Measure the new amplitude, wavelength,
and frequency. Record it in your chart.
Create a new transverse wave in section 6 with a longer wavelength. Measure the new amplitude, wavelength,
and frequency. Record it in your chart.
Create a new transverse wave in section 7 with a higher frequency. Measure the new amplitude, wavelength,
and frequency. Record it in your chart.
Create a new transverse wave in section 8 with a lower frequency. Measure the new amplitude, wavelength,
and frequency. Record it in your chart.
In section 1, draw a longitudinal wave, label its parts, and write a paragraph describing it (include its amplitude,
wavelength, and frequency). Attach another sheet of paper if necessary.
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AMPLITUDE
ORIGINAL WAVE
WAVE W/ GREATER
AMPLITUDE
WAVE W/ SMALLER
AMPLITUDE
WAVE W/ SHORTER
WAVELENGTH
WAVE W/ LONGER
WAVELENGTH
WAVE W/ HIGHER
FREQUENCY
WAVE WITH LOWER
FREQUENCY
WAVELENGTH
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