Waves

Waves

1. Wave length

   • the distance from one peak to another

2. Frequency

   • how many complete waves pass a certain point in a second
     • messured in Hertz
     • 1 hz= 1 wave per second

3. Amplitude

   • Height of the wave
     • from mid line to the peak

4. Speed

   • How fast the wave is traveling

5. waves trans energy and information

   • no matter travels

6. waves can be transverse or longitudinal

   • Transverse waves are all em waves and light
     • s waves
     • ripples on water
     • vibration from side to side
   • longitudinal waves are sound and ultra sound
     • work in a push and pull motion
     • vibrations in same direction
     • p waves