Lesson 7 — Wave calculations

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Items in this lesson

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This lesson
  • Reading wave forms.
  • Discussing the homework.
  • Calculating wave speed and frequency.
  • The distinct sound of a musical instrument.

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Learning goals
  • Name the formula for calculating frequency and be able to apply it in calculations.

  • Name the formula for wave speed and be able to apply it in calculations.

  •  Apply these two new formula's in beginner and more advanced calculations.

  • Explain how instruments get their distinct sound.



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    v=fλ
    f=T1

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    Practice exercises
    •  A wave has a period of 0,25 seconds. Calculate the frequency of this wave

    • A wave has a frequency of 440 Hz. Calculate the period of this wave.

    • A wave has a period of 5 seconds. Calculate the frequency of this wave.

    •  A wave has a period of  0,45 seconds and a wavelength of 6 meters. Calculate the wave speed of this wave.

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    Worksheet — wave calculations 
    v=fλ
    f=T1

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    The distinct sound of 

    musical instruments

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    Harmonics

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    Worksheet — wave calculations 
    v=fλ
    f=T1

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    Practice exercises
    •  A wave has a period of 0,25 seconds. Calculate the frequency of this wave

    • A wave has a frequency of 440 Hz. Calculate the period of this wave.

    • A wave has a period of 5 seconds. Calculate the frequency of this wave.

    •  A wave has a period of  0,45 seconds and a wavelength of 6 meters. Calculate the wave speed of this wave.

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