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Light travels as waves. Waves can be described by their amplitude, wavelength and frequency. The speed of a wave can be calculated from its frequency and wavelength.

V= Speed = M/s

F= Frequency = Hz

/\= Wavelength = M

Waves are vibrations that transfer energy from place to place without matter (solid, liquid or gas) being transferred.

Waves are vibrations that transfer energy from place to place without matter (solid, liquid or gas) being transferred.

Waves are vibrations that transfer energy from place to place without matter (solid, liquid or gas) being transferred.

Some waves must travel through a substance. The substance is known as the medium and it can be solid, liquid or gas. Sound waves and seismic waves are like this. They must travel through a medium, and it is the medium that vibrates as the waves travel through.

Other waves do not need to travel through a substance. They may be able to travel through a medium, but they do not have to. Visible light, infrared rays,microwaves and other types of electromagnetic radiation are like this. They can travel through empty space. Electrical and magnetic fields vibrate as the waves travel.

Transverse waves In transverse waves, the oscillations (vibrations) are at right angles to the direction of travel and energy transfer

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa/waves/generalwavesrev1.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa/waves/generalwavesrev1.shtml

Longitudinal waves In longitudinal waves, the oscillations are along the same direction as the direction of travel and energy transfer.

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