Progressive Waves

Progressive Waves

• 2 types of waves
  • Transverse waves
    • Displacement of particles in medium perpendicular to direction wave is travelling
  • Longitudinal waves
    • Displacement of particles in medium parallel to direction wave is travelling
• Features of waves
  • Amplitude (A)
    • Maximum displacement of a particle in a wave from equilibrium position
    • Measured in Metres (m)
  • Frequency (f)
    • Number…