Properties of Waves

Properties of Waves

1. 4 different properties:

   • Wavelength
     • Is the distance between two parts od a wave.
       • In transverse waves the wavelength is measured between crests and in longitudinal waves, the wavelength is measured between compressions.
   • Amplitude
     • Is the distance that the medium moves from the rest position
       • The height of a wave's crest depends on its amplitude
   • Speed
     • Is how far a wave travels in a certain amount of time.
       • Different waves travel at different speeds.
   • Frequency
     • Is the number of waves that happen in a certain amount of time
       • Is measured in hertz