Explain how the spacing between coils of a spring changes if the amplitude of compressional waves traveling along the spring increases ?

In a spring that is undergoing compressional waves, the spacing between coils changes as the amplitude of the waves increases. The spacing between coils is related to the compression and rarefaction of the spring caused by the wave motion.

1.Amplitude and Compression:

The amplitude of a compressional wave in a spring corresponds to the maximum displacement of the coils from their equilibrium positions. As the amplitude increases, the compression of the spring also increases. Compression refers to the region where the coils are pushed together, creating a denser section of the spring.

2.Rarefaction and Expansion:

On the other hand, as the compressional wave moves along the spring, there is also a rarefaction phase. Rarefaction is the region where the coils are spread apart, creating a less dense section of the spring.

3.Effect on Spacing:

When the amplitude of the compressional waves increases, the contrast between compression and rarefaction becomes more pronounced. In other words, the compressional regions (where coils are close together) become more compressed, and the rarefied regions (where coils are spread apart) become more expanded.

4.Wavelength and Frequency:

The wavelength of the compressional waves is the distance between two successive compressions or rarefactions. As the amplitude increases, the wavelength may also change, affecting the spacing between coils.