Science 7-Module 11-Wave Reflection Assignment (16 pts)
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Wave Reflection
Directions: Now that you have learned about wave reflection, complete the following.
Part 1
1. Lay a slinky (from your science kit) on a table and hold both ends. Stretch the slinky across the length of the table and push the slinky towards the right with your left hand.
a. What type of wave was created? How do you know? (2pts)
Answer (2)
Pushing a slinky to the right creates a longitudinal wave, as evidenced by the movement of its coils in the same direction. The coils compress and spread apart, illustrating areas of compression and rarefaction. This back and forth motion differentiates it from transverse waves.
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When you push a slinky to the right, you create a longitudinal wave, evident by the movement of the slinky's coils that compress and spread apart. This type of wave has particles moving in the same direction as the wave travels. Longitudinal waves are different from transverse waves, which have a different motion pattern. ;
