Transverse, Longitudinal, and Surface Waves

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A = Wavelength- distance from any part of the wave to the same point on the next cycle of the wave

B = Frequency (also the Direction of Wave)- the number of wave cycles per unit (unit=hertz)

C = Period- time it takes for one wave cycle to complete

D = Amplitude- maximum height to the rest position

E = Direction of Energy

F = Trough- the lowest point of a wave

G = Crest- the highest point of a wave

H = Equilibrium (also the Rest Point)- part where the energy is the same throughout the wave

← H (the line)

Movement of a Transverse Wave:

Movement of Longitudinal Waves:

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Movement of Surface Waves:

A = Rarefaction- the part of a wave that stretches out the most

B = Compression- the part of a wave that stretches out the most

C = Rest Position- area of rest in a wave

D = Direction of Energy

E = Direction of Wave

A= Crest- highest point of surface wave

B= Wavelength- distance from one point of a surface wave to another which is the same part but of a the next cycle

C= Rest Position

D= Trough- the lowest point of a surface wave

E= Wave Height- distance from crest to trough

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WAVE FORMULAS

Speed= \[Wavelength·Frequency\]

Speed= \[\frac{Wavelength}{Period}\]

Frequency=

\[\frac{Speed}{Wavelength}\]

Wavelength= \[Speed·Frequency\]

\[\lambda=Wavelength\]

\[v=Velocity\](Speed)

\[T=Period\]

Transverse Waves

Longitudinal Waves

Surface Waves

Formulas