Activity No. 2 TYPES OF WAVES
Activity No. 2 TYPES OF WAVES
Activity No. 2 TYPES OF WAVES
2 – TYPES OF WAVES
Objectives:
1. Determine how waves move
2. Identify waves according to the direction of motion of the particles of the medium
Procedure:
1. Bring out the spiral spring or a slinky. Let a classmate at one fixed end move the slinky up and down repeatedly.
Observe the high part and low part of the wave. Draw your observation in the box.
Observation:
2. Lay the slinky on the table or any flat surface. Quickly push the spring in and pull it back between yourself and a
partner. Observe the compressed and stretched regions. Draw your observation in the box.
Observation:
Questions:
1. How does the Slinky move in the first procedure?