Waves Webquest

What is a Wave?
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1. Describe the motion of the wave of the people and the string. What type of wave is being demonstrated in these
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2. Under the "demo~stration" tab, experiment with different medium densities and wave controls. Describe the
changes (effects) you observe as you adjust the different variables (causes).

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3. Under the "Waterlwaves" tab, watch the water waves animation and then describe the patterns you see in the
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Longitudinal and Transve~e Wave Motion

Click on the link: http://wwwl.acs.psu.edu/drusseii/Demos/waves/wavemotion.html

4. What are mechan cal waves?

5. How do transverst waves differ from longitudinal waves?

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6. Illustrate and give[an example of transverse and longitudinal wave.
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Parts of a Wave
Click on the link: !'Itt zona andeducation.com/mstm/physics/waves/partsOfAWave/waveParts.htm
7. Sketch a diagram fa transverse wave. Label the crest, trough, positive amplitude, negative amplitude, and
wavelength.

8. What does the st~aight line in a transverse wave represent?

9. What is frequencf and what unit !sit measured in?

10. On the website, try ad~usting the frequency on the animation. Then explain how frequency and wavelength are
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Graphing Waves
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11. Experiment with thew ve's frequency and amplitude. Observe what happens to the wavelength with each change
you make. Write 4-5 compl'ete sentences about the patterns you observe.

Changing Sounds
Explore the link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/physical processes/changing sounds/play/

12. Follow the direction onlthe site. Write 3-4 sentences about what you learned.

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Amplitude and Decibels

Explore the link: http://utah.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/lsps07.sci.phvs.energy.amplitude/amplitude/
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13. Read the informatipn. Describe how is the amplitude of a wave is related to the wave energy.
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Click on the following Wave Simulation link: https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/wave-on-a-string/latest/wave-on-a-

string en.html. Complete the activities and questions using the wave model provided and the settings listed.

Activity 1 Settings: Manual. Click the boxes next to rulers, timer and reference line. Keep "fixed end".
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1. Move the wrench up acd down. What do you notice happens to the beads? Make 3 observations about the wave
patterns that are crealdl

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2. Click "stow motion('. What additional observations can you make?

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3. Change the "dam~ing". What cause and effect relationship is there between the damping and the time the wave
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4. Change the "tensiJn". What is the cause and effect relationship between the tension and the wave?
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