Lesson 4: 

Determining Wave Speed

Learning Goals:
1. What is the Universal Wave Equation?
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2. What are the Factors that affect Wave Speed?

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The Universal Wave Equation:
Sample Problems:
Factors that Affect Wave Speed: Temperature, Linear Density and Tension:

TEMPERATURE:

Normally:
But, in a GAS:

Linear density:

Tension:

Sample Problem:

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Quizlet: Lesson 4

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HOMEWORK:

1. Textbook: Page 391 #1-4
2. Quizlet: Lesson 4 Activities