i real stuck on this and i really want explanations please.
in which sprind do transverse waves travel faster, small diameter spring or slinky?
i think this be the transverse waves but i not know how to explain why.
in which spring do longitudinal waves travel faster?
i think that be the small spring because it smaller?
do amplitude of waves affect their speed through spring?
i think it not change speed but i not know why not.
do spring tension affect wave speed?
i think it does affect wave but i not know explanation for why it does can someone tell to me why?
when wave travel through medium(spring), do medium travel or just disturbance in medium?
i not know about this one
when wave reflect from fixed end of medium, does crest reflect as crest or it reflected as trough?(inverted)
it be negative but can i please get explanation for this?
To answer your questions:
1. In which spring do transverse waves travel faster, a small diameter spring or a slinky?
Transverse waves are known to travel faster in a small diameter spring compared to a slinky. The reason behind this is due to the increased tension in the small diameter spring. The tension in the spring plays a crucial role in determining the speed of transverse waves. Higher tension leads to faster wave propagation.
2. In which spring do longitudinal waves travel faster?
Contrary to transverse waves, longitudinal waves travel faster in a slinky or larger diameter spring. This is because the speed of longitudinal waves is determined by the elasticity of the medium through which they propagate, rather than tension. A slinky or larger diameter spring usually exhibits greater elasticity, allowing longitudinal waves to travel faster.
3. Does the amplitude of waves affect their speed through a spring?
No, the amplitude of a wave does not affect its speed through a spring. The speed of a wave is primarily determined by the properties of the medium through which it propagates, such as tension or elasticity, as explained earlier. The amplitude of a wave refers to its maximum displacement from the equilibrium position and affects its intensity or energy, but not its speed.
4. Does spring tension affect wave speed?
Yes, the tension in a spring does indeed affect the speed of waves. Higher tension in a spring results in faster wave propagation. This is because tension provides the restoring force that allows the wave to propagate through the medium. Increasing the tension increases the restoring force, which in turn leads to a higher wave speed.
5. When a wave travels through a medium (such as a spring), does the medium travel or just the disturbance in the medium?
When a wave travels through a medium, such as a spring, the medium itself does not permanently change position or travel. Only the disturbance or energy associated with the wave propagates through the medium. The particles in the medium oscillate around their equilibrium positions but do not move from one place to another over significant distances.
6. When a wave reflects from a fixed end of a medium, does the crest reflect as a crest or is it inverted as a trough?
When a wave reflects from a fixed end of a medium, such as a spring, the crest of the wave reflects as a trough (inverted). This phenomenon is known as wave inversion at a fixed boundary. The reflection of a wave from a fixed end causes a reversal in the displacement of the particles in the medium, resulting in an inversion of the wave's shape. Hence, a crest will reflect as a trough and a trough will reflect as a crest.