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Waves. Hooke’s Law. Robert Hooke 1678 F elastic = k x F elastic – elastic force (Newtons) k – spring constant (N/m) x – displacement (meters). Spring Constant. Measures the stiffness of the spring
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Hooke’s Law Robert Hooke 1678 Felastic = k x Felastic – elastic force (Newtons) k – spring constant (N/m) x – displacement (meters)
Spring Constant • Measures the stiffness of the spring • The greater the value of the k means a stiffer spring because a greater force is needed to stretch or compress that spring
Hooke’s Law ex: Fel = k x #1 #2 k = F / x #1 k = 1N / 1 cm K = 1 N /cm #2 k = 2 N/2 cm K = 1 N/cm
Plot Hooke’s Law from the previous information.What is the spring constant?
Spring Constants • Hooke’s Law Problems
Simple Harmonic Motion A vibration about an equilibrium position (in which a restoring force is proportional to displacement from equilibrium) F and a max F and a max v max
The motion of Earth orbiting the sun is periodic. Is this motion simple harmonic? Why or why not? No; because Earth does not oscillate about an equilibrium position
Amplitude The maximum displacement from equilibrium
Period The time that it takes a complete cycle to occur Measured in seconds T = 1 / f
frequency The number of cycles or vibrations per unit of time Measured in Hertz ( Hz)= 1 / s f = 1 / T
Period of a Pendulum or spring Pendulum T = 2 pL / g L = length(m) g= gravity( 10 m/s2) Spring T = 2 p m / k M= mass (kg) k = spring constant(N/m)
Pendulum Ex: You need to know the height of a tower, but darkness obscures the ceiling. You note that a pendulum extending from the ceiling almost touches the floor and that its period is 12 s. How tall is the tower?What is the frequency of the pendulum? T = 2 pL / g (T) 2 = (2 pL / g)2 T 2 = 4 p2L / g L = gT 2 = 10 m/s2(12s)2 4 p2 4 p2 L = 37 m f = 1 / T = 1/ 12 = 0.08 Hz
Spring Ex: A 5 N weight oscillates on a spring that has a displacement of 45 cm. What is the period of the spring?What is the frequency? k = f / x = 5 N / 0.45 m = 11 N / m T = 2pm/k = 2p.5kg/ 11N/m = 1.3 s f = 1 / T = 1 / 1.3 s = 0.77 Hz Pendulum and Spring Problems
Types of Waves • Mechanical – a wave that propagates through a deformable elastic medium (needs a medium to travel) 2. Electromagnetic – does not need a medium to travel
Mechanical Waves Longitudinal waves - Waves move parallel to the wave direction EX: Sound Wave
Longitudinal Waves • Compression- region of high density and pressure • Rarefaction- region of low density and pressure
Electromagnetic Wave Transverse wave - Waves move perpendicular to the wave direction EX: Light Wave
Pulse Wave Throwing a stone in a pond would be a pulse
Transverse Waves • Crest- top of the wave • Trough- bottom of the wave • Amplitude- half the height of a wave • Wavelength-point on a wave to the samepoint on the consecutive wave
Speed of a Wave Speed of a mechanical wave is constant for any given medium Temperature determines speed V = f l V = velocity (m/s) F = frequency ( Hz) l = wavlength ( m)
Wave Speed EX: A piano string tuned to middle C vibrates with a frequency of 262 Hz. Assuming the speed of sound is 343 m/s, find the wavelength of the sound waves produced by the string. V = f l f = v / l l = 343 m/s = 1.31 262 Hz
Standing Waves • Standing wave- A wave pattern that results when two waves of the same frequency, wavelength, and amplitude travel in opposite directions and interfere • Node- a point in a standing wave that mainstains zero displacement • Antinode- a point in a standing wave, halfway between two nodes, at which the largest displacement occurs
Harmonics Draw a 1st, 2nd and 3rd Harmonic
Can you tell where the constructive and destructive interference is in the water?