Does water moving through a hose qualify as a wave? explain why and why not???
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2007-05-17 10:01:55 · 2 answers · asked by hey 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
To be a wave it must have a periodic motion as it moves through the hose.
If the water pressure is continuous we have flow similar to ( an analog) of a direct electrical current.
If could modulate (turn water off and on) then we would have a train of pulses analogous to a wave with the period equal to the time between water being 'on', 'off' and 'on' again (or 'on', 'off' and 'on').
2007-05-17 10:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by Edward 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is possible but not in the sense most would think. A wave is comprised of the Amp (heigth if the wave) Crests (the distance between two waves) and the Troughs ( the length underneath the wave) SO depending rationally on how fast or slow the water comes out of the hose it could create a wave at point of exit then it disolves into running water. However, it the water had all three consistent motions then at one point it would be considered a wave.
2007-05-17 10:14:11 · answer #2 · answered by outkastindy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋