Waves

Waves

1. Light Waves

   • are Transverse waves.
     • have low frequency = low pitch (bass)
       • Light waves are transverse waves and are the only visible waves on the electromagnetic spectrum. They cannot bend around corners but interact with matter in different ways.

2. sound Waves

   • are longitudinal compressional waves.
     • have high frequency = high pitch (bass)
       • Sound is transmitted by compression and expansion of particles. Therefore, a medium (substance) is required for soundwaves to travel. They are longitudinal waves.