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What is a wave?
Which of the following best describes a longitudinal wave?
What is the SI unit of frequency?
What occurs when the amplitude of a newly formed wave is greater than that of the individual waves?
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Which of the following represents the amplitude of a wave?
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What does the term 'reflection of waves' refer to?
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How is destructive interference defined?
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Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?
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What is a characteristic of coherent sources?
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What happens to sound frequency when the source moves away from the observer?
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What is meant by the interference of waves?
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What is wavelength?
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What does the term 'in phase' mean regarding wave interaction?
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Which of the following best describes constructive interference?
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How are stationary waves produced?
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What does the term 'refraction of waves' refer to?
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Which phenomenon is used to distinguish between transverse and longitudinal waves?
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What does redshift indicate about a star's motion?
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What is the result of confining the vibrations of transverse waves to one plane?
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During a Doppler Effect demonstration, what is observed when the speaker is swung in a horizontal circle?
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A longitudinal wave is one where the direction of vibrations is ______ to the direction which the wave travels.
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The ______ of a wave is the maximum distance of any point from its undisturbed position.
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The ______ is the highest point of a transverse wave.
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When waves from two sources combine, they form a new wave through the phenomenon of ______.
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Waves undergo ______ when they bounce off an obstacle in their path.
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When waves from two sources meet, if the amplitude of the new wave is less than that of each individual wave, __________ interference occurs.
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Waves are ‘__________’ when the crests from one source meet troughs from another.
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The apparent change for frequency of waves due to relative motion between the source and the observer is known as the __________ Effect.
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If vibrations of transverse waves are confined to one plane only, those vibrations are said to be __________.
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Diffraction refers to the spreading out of a wave into an area beyond a gap or around an __________.
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What happens during constructive interference of waves?
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How can stationary waves be created?
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What is the significance of coherent sources in wave phenomena?
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Describe the technique and outcome used to demonstrate the Doppler Effect with a moving speaker.
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What is the formula for the Doppler Effect when the source moves away from the observer?
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Define constructive interference in terms of waves.
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What is the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and wave velocity?
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Explain how refraction affects the direction of a wave.
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Describe the difference in the movement of particles in longitudinal waves compared to transverse waves.
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What is the significance of amplitude in wave behavior?
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Study Notes
Wave Fundamentals
- A wave is a disturbance that carries energy from one place to another.
- Direction of propagation refers to the movement direction of the energy.
Types of Waves
- Longitudinal waves have vibrations that are parallel to the direction of wave travel.
- Examples: Sound waves, ultrasonic waves, compression waves on a spring.
- Transverse waves have vibrations that are perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.
- Examples: Water waves, electromagnetic waves, waves on a rope.
Wave Properties
- Wavelength is the distance between a point on a wave and the corresponding point on the next wave.
- Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point per second, with the unit being Hertz (Hz).
- Velocity is determined by the product of wavelength and frequency.
- Amplitude is the maximum distance a point on the wave moves from its undisturbed position.
Wave Features
- Crest is the highest point of a transverse wave, while a trough is the lowest point.
- An oscillation refers to the complete cycle of one vibration from the source.
Wave Behavior
- Reflection occurs when waves bounce off an obstacle in their path.
- Refraction is the change in wave direction as it enters a new medium where its speed changes.
- Interference involves waves from two sources combining to form a new wave, with displacement being the algebraic sum of the original waves.
Interference Types
- Constructive interference results when two waves combine to create a wave with greater amplitude.
- Destructive interference occurs when two waves combine to form a wave with lesser amplitude.
Coherent Sources and Phase Relationships
- Coherent sources are two sources that produce waves in phase with a constant phase difference and the same frequency.
- 'In phase' indicates that crests from different sources align, while 'out of phase' occurs when crest and trough from different sources align.
Doppler Effect
- The Doppler Effect represents the apparent change in frequency of waves due to relative motion between the source and the observer.
- Formula when source moves towards observer: f' = fc/(c-u).
- Formula when source moves away from observer: f' = fc/(c+u).
Wave Characteristics
- Polarization relates to transverse waves confined to one plane.
- Stationary (standing) waves are formed by the interference of two waves moving in opposite directions, creating a wave that does not travel through the medium.
Applications of Wave Concepts
- Doppler Effect applications include measuring the speed of cars with speed guns, measuring the speed of stars, and medical imaging techniques.
Distinguishing Wave Types
- Polarization can differentiate between transverse and longitudinal waves.
- Diffraction is the spreading of a wave into an area beyond a gap or around an obstacle.
- Redshift occurs when a star moving away causes a decrease in the apparent frequency of its light.
Demonstrating the Doppler Effect
- A demonstration involves using a speaker connected to a signal generator.
- When stationary, a constant note is heard; as the speaker moves, notes vary in pitch.
Wave Fundamentals
- A wave is a disturbance that carries energy from one place to another.
- Direction of propagation refers to the movement direction of the energy.
Types of Waves
- Longitudinal waves have vibrations that are parallel to the direction of wave travel.
- Examples: Sound waves, ultrasonic waves, compression waves on a spring.
- Transverse waves have vibrations that are perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.
- Examples: Water waves, electromagnetic waves, waves on a rope.
Wave Properties
- Wavelength is the distance between a point on a wave and the corresponding point on the next wave.
- Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point per second, with the unit being Hertz (Hz).
- Velocity is determined by the product of wavelength and frequency.
- Amplitude is the maximum distance a point on the wave moves from its undisturbed position.
Wave Features
- Crest is the highest point of a transverse wave, while a trough is the lowest point.
- An oscillation refers to the complete cycle of one vibration from the source.
Wave Behavior
- Reflection occurs when waves bounce off an obstacle in their path.
- Refraction is the change in wave direction as it enters a new medium where its speed changes.
- Interference involves waves from two sources combining to form a new wave, with displacement being the algebraic sum of the original waves.
Interference Types
- Constructive interference results when two waves combine to create a wave with greater amplitude.
- Destructive interference occurs when two waves combine to form a wave with lesser amplitude.
Coherent Sources and Phase Relationships
- Coherent sources are two sources that produce waves in phase with a constant phase difference and the same frequency.
- 'In phase' indicates that crests from different sources align, while 'out of phase' occurs when crest and trough from different sources align.
Doppler Effect
- The Doppler Effect represents the apparent change in frequency of waves due to relative motion between the source and the observer.
- Formula when source moves towards observer: f' = fc/(c-u).
- Formula when source moves away from observer: f' = fc/(c+u).
Wave Characteristics
- Polarization relates to transverse waves confined to one plane.
- Stationary (standing) waves are formed by the interference of two waves moving in opposite directions, creating a wave that does not travel through the medium.
Applications of Wave Concepts
- Doppler Effect applications include measuring the speed of cars with speed guns, measuring the speed of stars, and medical imaging techniques.
Distinguishing Wave Types
- Polarization can differentiate between transverse and longitudinal waves.
- Diffraction is the spreading of a wave into an area beyond a gap or around an obstacle.
- Redshift occurs when a star moving away causes a decrease in the apparent frequency of its light.
Demonstrating the Doppler Effect
- A demonstration involves using a speaker connected to a signal generator.
- When stationary, a constant note is heard; as the speaker moves, notes vary in pitch.
Wave Fundamentals
- A wave is a disturbance that carries energy from one place to another.
- Direction of propagation refers to the movement direction of the energy.
Types of Waves
- Longitudinal waves have vibrations that are parallel to the direction of wave travel.
- Examples: Sound waves, ultrasonic waves, compression waves on a spring.
- Transverse waves have vibrations that are perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.
- Examples: Water waves, electromagnetic waves, waves on a rope.
Wave Properties
- Wavelength is the distance between a point on a wave and the corresponding point on the next wave.
- Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point per second, with the unit being Hertz (Hz).
- Velocity is determined by the product of wavelength and frequency.
- Amplitude is the maximum distance a point on the wave moves from its undisturbed position.
Wave Features
- Crest is the highest point of a transverse wave, while a trough is the lowest point.
- An oscillation refers to the complete cycle of one vibration from the source.
Wave Behavior
- Reflection occurs when waves bounce off an obstacle in their path.
- Refraction is the change in wave direction as it enters a new medium where its speed changes.
- Interference involves waves from two sources combining to form a new wave, with displacement being the algebraic sum of the original waves.
Interference Types
- Constructive interference results when two waves combine to create a wave with greater amplitude.
- Destructive interference occurs when two waves combine to form a wave with lesser amplitude.
Coherent Sources and Phase Relationships
- Coherent sources are two sources that produce waves in phase with a constant phase difference and the same frequency.
- 'In phase' indicates that crests from different sources align, while 'out of phase' occurs when crest and trough from different sources align.
Doppler Effect
- The Doppler Effect represents the apparent change in frequency of waves due to relative motion between the source and the observer.
- Formula when source moves towards observer: f' = fc/(c-u).
- Formula when source moves away from observer: f' = fc/(c+u).
Wave Characteristics
- Polarization relates to transverse waves confined to one plane.
- Stationary (standing) waves are formed by the interference of two waves moving in opposite directions, creating a wave that does not travel through the medium.
Applications of Wave Concepts
- Doppler Effect applications include measuring the speed of cars with speed guns, measuring the speed of stars, and medical imaging techniques.
Distinguishing Wave Types
- Polarization can differentiate between transverse and longitudinal waves.
- Diffraction is the spreading of a wave into an area beyond a gap or around an obstacle.
- Redshift occurs when a star moving away causes a decrease in the apparent frequency of its light.
Demonstrating the Doppler Effect
- A demonstration involves using a speaker connected to a signal generator.
- When stationary, a constant note is heard; as the speaker moves, notes vary in pitch.
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