Waves: Types of waves
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10 Terms
Transverse waves
Waves where oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer
Examples of transverse waves
Light waves, radio waves, and S-waves (earthquakes)
Longitudinal waves
Waves where oscillations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer
Examples of longitudinal waves
Sound waves, ultrasound waves, and P-waves
Amplitude
The maximum displacement of a particle from its rest position
Wavelength
The distance between two identical points on a wave, such as crest to crest
Frequency (Hz)
The number of waves passing a point each second
Period (T)
The time taken to produce one full wave
Wave Equation
Wave speed (v) = frequency (f) x wavelength
Wave medium change
When speed and wavelength change, frequency remains constant
