In-class question

Three waves are travelling along identical strings.

Wave B has twice the amplitude of the other two.

Wave C has 1/2 the wavelength of A or B.

Which wave goes fastest?

Yellow: A

Blue: B

Purple: C

Pink: All have same

Which wave has the higher frequency?

 

 

Which wave has carries more intensity?

 

 




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