Types of Wave

Transverse Waves

• (light, water, strings)
• Vibrations are at 90° to the direction of wave travel

Longitudinal Waves

• (sound, slinky spring)
• Vibrations are along the same direction as wave travel

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This video explains the types of waves

Characteristics of Waves

Waves carry energy from one place to another

Amplitude, a - The distance from the middle to either the trough or peak

Wavelength,  (metres) - The distance of one full cycle of a wave

Frequency, f (Hertz, Hz) - The number of waves that pass a point in 1 second

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