Slinky Waves Two Ways
The slinky carries transverse and longitudinal waves.
Teaching & key ideas
What you do: Show side-to-side and push-pull pulses.
What students see: The slinky carries transverse and longitudinal waves.
Why it works: Waves transfer energy while the material mostly oscillates in place.
Question to ask: Does the slinky itself travel down the room?
Lesson flow
Predict → demonstrate → observe → briefly explain → ask: Does the slinky itself travel down the room?