Types of Waves

Introduction to Wave Properties

  1. Waves are disturbances that transfer energy from one point to another without the transport of matter.
  2. The primary properties of waves include wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and speed.
  3. These properties describe the behavior and nature of waves in different media.

Wavelength (λ)

  1. Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as two cre

Introduction to Waves

  1. A wave is a disturbance or vibration that travels through a medium or space, transferring energy.
  2. Waves are classified into two main types: transverse and longitudinal, based on the direction of particle motion relative to wave propagation.
  3. Waves can travel through various media like solids, liquids, and gases.

Transverse Waves

  1. In transverse waves, particles of the medium move perpendicularly to the direction of wav