Posterous theme by Cory Watilo

3.2

·         3.2 describe longitudinal and transverse waves in ropes, springs and water where appropriate

Transverse Waves

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<<transverse wave - perpendicular motion.swf>>

Longitudinal Waves

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<<longitudinal waves - same direction of motion.swf>>

 

 

3.2 Practicals

10 February 2011

14:44

Practicals:

·         Make a transverse wave on a rope

·         Make a longitudinal wave on a rope

(commendations available for anyone who can do this!)

·         Make a transverse wave on a slinky spring

·         Make a longitudinal wave on a slinky spring

·         Observe a transverse wave on a ripple tank

 

 

3.2 Plenary Answers 1

10 February 2011

14:44

Answers

 

Transverse

Longitudinal

Radio

Sound

Microwaves

Spring

Infrared

 

Light

 

Ultraviolet

 

X-rays

 

Gamma rays

 

Water

 

Rope

 

Spring

 

 

 

3.2 Plenary Answers 2

10 February 2011

14:44

PFY p.178

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