ScienceYears 10–11Physics — Waves

Waves

Describe transverse and longitudinal waves, wave properties (frequency, wavelength, speed), reflection, refraction, sound and electromagnetic spectrum

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine dropping a pebble into a still pond. You see ripples spread out in circles.

  2. 2

    What do waves carry across the water?

  3. 3

    Tap the water to create a wave — watch it travel to the edge.

  4. 4

    Let's label the parts of a wave together.

  5. 5

    What is the highest point of a wave called?

  6. 6

    Drag the slider to change the wavelength — make it longer or shorter.

  7. 7

    A wave with a short wavelength has a ____ frequency.

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