1. Wave Properties
Chapter 11 Section 2

2. Parts of a Wave
Every wave has parts that can be described and measured
Transverse waves:
Peak:
Trough:
Wavelength (λ):
Amplitude:
Waves

3. Parts of a Wave
Every wave has parts that can be described and measured
Longitudinal waves:
Peak (compression):
Trough (rarefaction):
Wavelength (λ):
Amplitude:

4. Parts of a Wave
Every wave has parts that can be described and measured
Frequency:
Number of waves that pass in one second
Measured in Hertz (Hz)
Period:
Time for one wave to pass
T = 1/f
Speed:
V = fλ
Math Skills page 335

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