Waves

1. Terms

1.1. Amplitude

1.1.1. The maximum displacement of the particle

1.1.2. Symbol: a

1.1.3. Unit: Meter

1.2. Frequency

1.2.1. The number of waves produced per unit time

1.2.2. Symbol: f

1.2.3. Unit: Hertz

1.3. Period

1.3.1. The time taken to produce one wave

1.3.2. Symbol: T

1.3.3. Unit: Second

1.4. Wavelength

1.4.1. The maximum distance between two crest

1.4.2. Symbol: λ

1.4.3. Unit: Meter

1.5. Speed

1.5.1. The distance moved by the wave in a unit time

1.5.2. Symbol: v

1.5.3. Unit: Meter per Second

2. Formula

2.1. f = 1/T

2.2. v = fλ

3. Types of Waves

3.1. Transverse Waves

3.1.1. The direction of the wave is perpendicular to the direction of the vibration of the particles

3.1.2. Example: Electromagnetic Waves

3.2. Longitudinal Waves

3.2.1. The direction of the wave is parallel to the direction of the vibration of the particles

3.2.2. Example: Sound Wave

4. Electromagnetic Spectrum

4.1. Radio

4.2. Microwave

4.3. Infrared

4.4. Visible

4.5. Ultraviolet

4.6. X-ray

4.7. Gamma Ray