5.1 - Longitudinal Waves
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Practice Questions
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Define longitudinal waves.
💡 Hint: Consider their movement compared to transverse waves.
What is the formula for wave speed in terms of bulk modulus and density?
💡 Hint: Think about how different materials affect wave speed.
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What characterizes a longitudinal wave?
💡 Hint: Think of how sound waves operate in air.
The wave speed of a longitudinal wave is dependent on which two factors?
💡 Hint: Consider what properties of a medium affect wave travel.
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A sound wave travels through water at 1482 m/s. What would be the speed in air, where the density is different?
💡 Hint: Use the known density values to approximate the relationship.
Design an experiment to demonstrate standing waves in a pipe; describe the setup and expected observations.
💡 Hint: How can you isolate different frequencies in a controlled environment?
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