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Waves

Published on Nov 30, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

WAVES

Oscillation caused by a disturbance
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Types of waves

Electromagnetic waves

Mechanical waves

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EX:
Electromagnetic- microwave, radio


Mechanical- ocean waves, sound waves

Reflection-bouncing back of waves

Rarefaction-reduction of an item's density

Diffraction-occur when a wave encounters an obstacle or a slit.

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HOW TO CALCULATE THE VELOCITY OF A WAVE

VELOCITY= FREQUENCY* WAVELENGTH
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Constructive interference

two waves combine to form a resultant wave of greater or lower amplitude.

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Destructive interference

two sound waves occurring simultaneously and having the same intensity neutralize each other and they have opposite phases

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ONE FACT I LEARNED

MECHANICAL WAVES ARE SOUND WAVES