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Need help with questions on waves

Hey guys, I'm back again with questions about physics. So my teacher gave us questions about waves on a slinky. So I'm kind of confused because I've been talking with my classmates and they're giving me different viewpoints. So if you guys could help me that would be great. Thanks.
1. Does the shape of a wave change as it travels along a slinky?
2. Does the speed of the wave change as it travels along the slinky? (Would this e yes? Because it should slow down as it reaches the end of a slinky right?)
3. Does the speed depend on the size of the wave pulse?
4. When you change the tension in the spring, does the wave speed change? (My teacher never really explained tension so I'm a bit lost)

February 18, 2013

3 Comments • Newest first

PureIchigo

they shouldn't change sizes i think

Reply February 18, 2013
fun2killu

i'm guessing because i forgot about slinkys

1. no
2. yes
3.yes
4. yes

Reply February 18, 2013