Sunday, November 28, 2010

Physics - Waves Introduction EXTRA CREDIT

Physics Students! Check out the website below for more information of the basics of waves (both sound and light waves). There is a lot of new vocabulary for this topic, so make sure you understand the following terms:
Wavelength, Frequency, Amplitude, Nodes, Transverse Waves, and Compression Waves

General Wave Information

Answer the following questions and the 3 questions quiz at the bottom of the webpage for 10 POINTS EC

Questions
* Exactly, what is wave motion?
* What are some examples of different types of waves?
* What common characteristics do all waves have?
* What is the difference between Transverse and Compression waves?

This website and This website are helpful too! Great animations!!

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