Wave Motion • a wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through a medium by means of a

series of vibrations• energy is transmitted by means of a wave, but the medium through which the

wave is traveling does not move along with the wave• all waves require a source and a medium of propagation

Properties of Waves - Video

Transverse Wave • a transverse wave is one in which the particles of the medium vibrate

perpendicular to the direction of travel of the wave

• examples of a transverse wave are the fan wave at a stadium, moving a rope or slinky hard to the right or left, and light waves

Movement of a Transverse Wave

Waves on a string Applet

Longitudinal Wave • a longitudinal wave is one in which the particles of the medium vibrate back

and forth parallel to the direction in which the wave is traveling • examples of longitudinal waves are sound waves

6.2 Prac. #1-5 UC #1-5

Wave Motion Applet