Waves_1

Waves_1

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