Waves
Two Types Mechanical – Transverse – Longitudinal Electromagnetic
Mechanical Waves Transverse – Moves up and down in the direction the wave is traveling – Examples: Radio, light, heat S-waves in earthquakes Waves in water
Mechanical Waves Transverse
Mechanical Waves Transverse
Mechanical Waves Longitudinal – Moves backwards and forwards in the direction the wave is traveling – Examples: Sound waves P-waves in earthquakes
Mechanical Waves Longitudinal
Mechanical Waves Longitudinal
Electromagnetic Waves Make up the electromagnetic spectrum Transverse waves Travel at the speed of light
Electromagnetic Waves