Waves

Waves

1. waves can be classed as either longitude or transverse waves

2. Wave Speed = Frequency x Wavelength

3. transverse wave

   • oscillate perpendicular to the direction of travel

4. Longitudinal waves

   • oscillate parallel to the direction of travel

5. Amplitude is how tall the wave is - a large amplitude means a loud sound - a small amplitude means a quiet sound

6. the wavelength thedistance betwenn one point on the wave to the next corresponding point

7. waves can be reflected, refracted and diffracted

   • Reflection can happen when waves strike a smooth slat suface

8. Refraction iswhen a wave changed direction when entering a more or less dense medium

9. Diffraction is when a wave gets spread out when passing through a gap

10. Microwave

    • Radiowave
      • Infrared wave
        • Visable light
          • Ultra Violet
            • X-ray
              • Gammer ray

11. Electromagnetic radiation travels at the same speed of 300,000,000m/s in a vacuum