Finding wavelength from a diagram
Transverse Wave
Wavelength is the distance between two successive crests or troughs.
Longitudinal Wave
Wavelength is the distance between two successive compressions or rarefaction.
Wavefront diagram
Wavelength is the distance between two successive wavefront
Example 1:
The figure above shows the propagation of a water wave. What is the amplitude of the wave?
Answer:
Amplitude= 10cm 2 =5cm
Example 2 :
The figure above shows a transverse wave. The wavelength of the wave is equal to
Answer:
Example 3:
The figure above shows the simulation of a longitudinal wave by using a slinky spring. What is the wavelength of the wave?
Answer:
Example 4:
The figure above shows the simulation of the transverse wave by using a slinky spring. What is the wavelength of the wave?
Answer: