Definition
A wave is a vibration that travels through a distance which increases along a medium.
Types of Wave
- Mechanical Wave
- A wave that needs a medium in order to propagate is known as a mechanical wave.
- Example: Ocean wave
- Electromagnetic Wave
- An electromagnetic wave is a wave that does not need a medium or any media to propagate.
- Example: Microwave radiation
Elements of a Wave
- Transverse Wave
- A transverse wave is always in the form of a peak.
- Longitudinal Wave
- A longitudinal wave consist of a compression-expansion pattern throughout the wave.
Wavelength
- The distance of one wave
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