Slinky Lab Thursday, January 29th, 2015
Do Now What is a medium? Match 1, 2, and 3 to A, B, and C. Wavelength Amplitude Frequency The amount of waves in a given time How far the wave moves from the midpoint to the crest The distance from one crest to one crest
Objectives SWBAT classify waves as transverse or longitudinal by using a slinky. SWBAT distinguish between wavelength, frequency, and amplitude by using a slinky Essential Questions How does the slinky demonstrate the movement of a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave?
Directions Everyone grab a procedure sheet that is in the folder We will read the directions out loud Procedure #3 Roles for this lab Controls slinky Holds Slinky Measures wavelength, frequency, and amplitude with meter stick and timer Records data Rotate every time
Answer the Essential Question How did the movements of your hand effect the movements of the slinky?
Exit Ticket A B Classify the pictures as longitudinal or transverse Draw the wave below and label the amplitude, and wavelength. Wavelength = Frequency = Amplitude = A B