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Waves, Amplitude - Coggle Diagram
Waves
Properties of Waves
Wavelength
Distance
Period
T = 1/f
Frequency
f = 1/T
Speed
Wavelength x Frequncy
Types of Waves
Direction of the particle
Longitudinal Waves
Waves in which the oscillation is parallel to the direction of the periodic motion.
Transverse Waves
Waves in which the oscillation is perpendicular to the direction of the periodic motion.
Depending on the medium
Mechanical Waves
A classification of wave that requires a medium for propagation
Electromagnetic Waves
Waves that do not require medium for propagation
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Usefulness:
Gamma rays:
-Sterilize food
-Sterlize medicine
-Radio therapy
X rays:
-Digial X ray
-Mammography
Ultraviolet:
-Sun tanning
-Energy efficient lamps
Infrared:
-Electrical heaters
-Cooking food
-Infrared cameras
Microwave:
-Satelite communications
-Cooking food
Radio waves:
-Television
-Radio
Energy transfer
Stationary/Standing waves
Waves that do not move in space
Progressive waves
Wave that transfer from one place to another place
Intensity
I = P/A
Definition: The disturbance of a medium in which an energy is transferred from one point to another
Amplitude
:
The maximum displacement/distance moved by a point on a vibrating body or wave measured from its quilibrium position :
