Waves

Waves

1. Wave motion

   • a phenomenon
   • transferred through vibrations
   • carries energy away

2. Type

   • Transverse
     • travel perpendicular to the direction of vibration
     • water waves
     • rope waves
     • light waves
     • electro-magnetic waves
   • Logitudinal
     • Travel parallel to the direction of vibration
     • sound wave

3. Amplitude

   • Height of wave

4. Period

   • time taken for 1 complete wave

5. Freqency

   • f=1/T
   • Hz
   • no. of complete waves generated per second