Properties of Waves

Properties of Waves

1. There are 4 properties of waves

2. Wavelength:

   • Frequency:
     • Is the amount of waves that pass in a given point in a certain amount of time.
       • Frequency is meausured in units called hertz, which counts the number of waves per second.
   • A wave travels a certain distance before it starts to repeat.
     • Its the distance between two corresponding parts of a wave.

3. Speed:

   • Amplitude:
     • Is the distance the medium moves from the rest position.
       • The height of a waves crest depends on its amplitude.
   • Its how far a wave travels in a certain amount of time.
     • Different waves travel at different speeds.