Physics
Chapter 17
Name ______________________
Starting Date _______ Period ____
Due date ____________
Waves Lab
Objective: to investigate types of mechanical waves.
Reference: Use your text p.500-503 for help define(using your own wording)
the following and sketch a labeled diagram including direction of wave and
direction of medium vibration:
 Mechanical wave__________________________________________
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 Transverse wave __________________________________________
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Sketch of Transverse wave:
 Longitudinal wave _________________________________________
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Sketch of Longitudinal wave:
 Surface wave ______________________________________________
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Sketch of Surface wave:
Physics 17.1 waves lab 5.2015
Class demonstrations using a slinky and students(sitting/standing):
After seeing the demonstration, describe to your neighbor, which kind of
mechanical wave is being demonstration and why (using your own
wording).
Directions: You will see four demonstrations about types of waves. Choose
the correct name best representing the wave type being demonstrated. The
word list: Transverse wave, Surface wave, Longitudinal wave. Each type of
wave name can be used more than once.
Demonstration #1:______________________________________________
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Demonstration #2:______________________________________________
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Demonstration #3:______________________________________________
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Demonstration #4:______________________________________________
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Research: Show projector diagrams and text diagrams: Please fully explain.
Ear p.517: How is the shape of the ear adapted to gather longitudinal sound
waves? _______________________________________________________
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Eye p.588-591: How does the eye regulate the amount of transverse waves
(light) into the eye? ____________________________________________
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