'Compressional wave' presentation slideshows

Physical Science

Physical Science. Chapter 11: Sound. Sound Waves. Sound waves are a type of compressional wave which require a medium to travel. The study of sound is called acoustics.

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Chapter: Waves, Sound, and Light

Table of Contents. Chapter: Waves, Sound, and Light. Section 1: Waves. Section 2: Sound Waves. Section 3: Light. Waves. 1. Waves Carry Energy, NOT Matter. A wave is a disturbance or vibration that moves through matter or space. Waves carry energy from one place to another.

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Behavior of Waves

Behavior of Waves. S8P4. Students will explore the wave nature of sound and electromagnetic radiation. a. Identify the characteristics of electromagnetic and mechanical waves. d. Describe how the behavior of waves is affected by medium (such as air, water, solids).

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Sound: Amplitude & Pitch

Sound: Amplitude & Pitch. Essential Question: How are sound waves affected by changes in amplitude and pitch?. Sound Waves. A Sound wave is a mechanical wave because it has to travel through a medium. (Review medium)

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Introduction to Waves

Introduction to Waves. S8P4. a. Ask questions to develop explanations about the similarities and differences between electromagnetic and mechanical waves. (Clarification statement: Include transverse and longitudinal waves and wave parts such as crest, trough, compressions, and rarefactions.).

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Introduction to Waves

Introduction to Waves. Essential Question: What are the characteristics of mechanical and electromagnetic waves?. Use the PowerPoint to fill in the Waves graphic organizer as we discuss the characteristics of waves. What are Waves?.

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Waves

Waves. The Nature of Waves. What is in a wave?. A wave is a repeating disturbance or movement that transfers energy through matter or space. For example, during earthquakes, energy is transferred in powerful waves that travel through Earth. . Wave and Energy.

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Waves

Waves. S8P4. Students will explore the wave nature of sound and electromagnetic radiation. a. Identify the characteristics of electromagnetic and mechanical waves. What are waves?. Waves carry energy Rhythmic disturbances that carry energy without carrying matter are called waves.

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Introduction to Waves

Introduction to Waves. Essential Question: What are the characteristics of mechanical and electromagnetic waves? (S8P4a,d,f). Use the PowerPoint to fill in the Waves graphic organizer as we discuss the characteristics of waves. What are Waves?.

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Waves

Waves. Chapters 11, 12, 13. CH 11-1 The Nature of Waves. wave : repeating disturbance or movement that transfers energy through matter or space Figure 2 page 327 All waves are produced by vibrations. Mechanical Waves. medium : the matter the waves travel through

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Chapters 14 to 19

Chapters 14 to 19. Waves. There are two kinds of motion: Harmonic motion- Movement that repeats over and over again. Linear motion- Moving from one place to another (We have learned much about this). Waves are a type of harmonic motion. Harmonic vs. Linear.

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Waves Vocab

Waves Vocab. Nic Quinn. Wave. A repeating disturbance or movement that transfers energy through matter or space. Medium. The matter that the wave travels through is the medium. Transverse Wave. Matter in the medium moves back and forth at right angles to the direction that the wave travels.

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Waves

Waves. Chapter 15 Pg 454-458 SPI 0707.11.6 & SPI 0707.Inq.4. Learning Objectives. Explain the relationship between waves, energy, and matter Describe the difference between transverse waves and compression waves. New Vocabulary. Wave Vibration Transverse wave Crest Trough

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Physical Science Vocabulary

Physical Science Vocabulary. Week23. 1) sound. Waves that transmit disturbances produced by vibrating objects. 2) vibrations. Rapid, back-and-forth movements of particles. 3) frequency. Number of wavelengths that pass a given point in one second; measured in hertz (Hz). 4) pitch.

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Changes in Waves

Changes in Waves. Essential Question: How do changes in one part of a wave affect other parts of a wave? (S8P4a,f). Use the PowerPoint to fill in the Changes in Wave Properties Notes . Review: Parts of a Transverse Wave.

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Review of Sound Waves

Review of Sound Waves. Waves move and carry energy Waves travel in a medium Waves are created when a source of energy causes a medium to vibrate Waves spread out as they move Waves have different sizes and shapes Waves pass through each other

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