A wave is a periodic disturbance of the particles of a substance that may be transmitted without net movement of the particles, such as in the passage of surging motion, heat, or sound. The speed at which the wave is moving at is measured by the equation: v = fλ. v is velocity (m/s), f is frequency and λ is wavelength. Frequency is the number of cycles per second which is measured in units of Hertz, Hz. Frequency is also related to period which is the duration of one complete cycle of a wave or oscillation. Wavelength is the difference between two crests or two troughs of a wave. Crests are the the tops of the wave and troughs are the bottom points of the wave.
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| Today we used Slinky's to demonstrate constructive and deconstructive amplitudes. |
wow very strong definition of wave up there. i like how you mention the relationship between frequency and period.
ReplyDeletethanks kim, i know its really strong/intense but it seemed cool at the time.
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