What is a wave? Speed, wave length and frequency
One vertical Pulse Direction of wave propagation Direction of oscillation = transverse wave Waves on strings
One horizontal Pulse Direction of propagation Direction of oscillation = longitudinal wave Compression waves sound
Reflection at a fixed end Reflected pulse is inverted
Reflection at a loose end Reflected pulse is not inverted
Wave motion Displacement versus time at fixed position time period y
Wave motion Stop! Snapshot at a fixed time. Distance between equivalent points on the wave = wave length The wave travels a distance of one wave length in the time of one period
Speed of the wave Speed = Distance Time = Wave length period