Journal Entry: Making Waves

Journal Entry: Making Waves

For this assignment you will need a rubber tube, a spring, or a rope. Tie one end to a fixed support and move it up and down to produce a wave. What type of wave are you producing? Describe it in terms of its motion relative to the direction of energy transport and in terms of whether it is electromagnetic or mechanical.

Next, you will need a wide pan of water. Repeatedly dip your finger into the water to make a circular wave on the surface. What happens to the wavelength if you dip your finger more frequently? Describe what happens to wavelength as the frequency increases.

Do not submit this journal entry yet. You will submit all of your journal entries at the end of this unit. Date your entry and save