Introduction

As you saw in the last lesson, waves have certain characteristics such as wavelength and frequency. To understand waves and the way they behave in specific media, it's important to understand how these characteristics of waves relate to each other. In this lesson, we will examine and use mathematical formulas to demonstrate the relationships among the components of a wave.

labeled transverse wave

 

Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...

  • Define frequency and speed of waves
  • Solve problems involving velocity, wavelength, and frequency to demonstrate the relationship between these wave properties
  • Recognize formula related to velocity, wavelength, and frequency

Enduring Understandings

  • Waves carry energy from place to place without the transfer of matter.
  • Waves are an intrinsic part of nature.
  • Wave speed, length, and frequency can be calculated using v = λƒ.

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Physical Science standard: 13

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