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Waves- WebQuest
Follow the websites to learn more about waves.
1. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/waves/u10l1b.cfm - a good introduction to
waves
a. Name two characteristics of a wave.
b. Define medium.
c. What is the medium for a wave:
i. In the ocean?
ii. In a football stadium?
iii. Of sound?
d. A wave transports _________________ but not ___________________.
e. Complete the check your understanding section before proceeding. Indicate your answers
below.
i. True / False
ii. Moe
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iii. Position on the rope before and after
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iv. Because
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v. a, b, c, or d
2. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/U10L1c.cfm - classify types of waves
a. Fill in the chart.
Wave Type
Direction of the
Direction of the
Example
wave or energy
medium or particles
Transverse
Longitudinal
b. Fill in the chart.
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Wave Type
Can travel
through a
vacuum?
Requires a medium
to travel?
Example
Electromagnetic
Mechanical
c. Classify the wave type as longitudinal or transverse.
Wave
Longitudinal/Transverse
Deep ocean wave
Wave done by fans in a stadium
Sound
Slinky
3. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/u10l2a.cfm - wave parts and diagrams
Use this diagram
to answer a-d.
a. What type of wave is shown above?
b. What positions are labeled:
i. U
ii. R
iii. D
c. Draw a horizontal line to show one wavelength on the diagram and label it “W.”
d. Draw a vertical line to show an amplitude and label it “A.”
Use the image above to answer the following questions:
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e. What type of wave is shown above?
f. How many of each of the following are in the diagram?
i. Crests
ii. Troughs
4. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/U10l2b.cfm - frequency vs. period
a. Both frequency and period involve time, but how do they differ?
b. What is the unit for frequency?
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