Learning Objective

In this lesson we will look at characteristics of waves and learn about different types of wave motion.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

• Define what a wave is.

• Distinguish between mechanical and electromagnetic waves.

• Describe transverse, longitudinal and surface wave motion.

• Describe the mathematical relationship between a wave’s frequency, wavelength and velocity.

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