Wave Properties and Characteristics

Vocabulary review covering the speeds, classifications, and definitions of transverse and longitudinal waves, as well as sound and light propagation.

Speed of sound

$$340\,\text{m/s}$$

Speed of light

$$300,000,000\,\text{m/s}$$

Types of waves

Transvers waves and longitudinal waves

Perpendicular

$90\text{ degrees}$ to something

Parallel

In the same direction as something

Transverse wave

A wave where the oscillation is perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer

Longitudinal wave

A wave where the oscillations is parallel to the direction of energy transfer

Sound wave type

Longitudinal

Light wave type

Transverse

Water wave type

Transverse

Light propagation

In straight lines