Waves

Waves

1. Longitudinal Wave

   • vibrations are parallel to the direction of the wave
   • Sound

2. Transverse Wave

   • Vibrations are at right angles to the direction of the wave
   • Light
   • Water

3. Amplitude - how far the wave is displaced from the mid line, measured in decibles

4. Frequency - how many waves pass by every second, measured in Hertz (Hz)

5. Wavelength - the distance between two corresponding points on a wave, measured in meters

6. Period - the time taken for one whole vibration