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Waves and Their Properties. Create a foldable in your notebook. Pages 190-200. . Waves carry energy Mechanical waves need a medium to travel through gases, solids, liquids Formed when a source of energy causes the medium to vibrate. . Waves . Vibrates the medium at right angles .
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Waves and Their Properties Create a foldable in your notebook. Pages 190-200.
Waves carry energy • Mechanical waves need a medium to travel through • gases, solids, liquids • Formed when a source of energy causes the medium to vibrate. Waves
Vibrates the medium at right angles Wavelength Crest Amplitude Transverse Wave Trough
Vibrates the medium in the same direction Longitudinal Waves
Medium rolls in circles • Ocean Waves Surface Waves
Long Wavelength Medium Wavelength Frequency Short Wavelength