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Every wave has a set of properties that change depending on the strength and timing of the wave
Every wave has a set of properties that change depending on the strength and timing of the wave
Amplitude is the distance between crest/trough to the rest position (middle) of the wave
Amplitude is the distance between crest/trough to the rest position (middle) of the wave
The amplitude is related to the energy of the wave. The bigger the amplitude, the greater the energy
The amplitude is related to the energy of the wave. The bigger the amplitude, the greater the energy
Frequency is the number of waves that pass a specific point in one second
Frequency is the number of waves that pass a specific point in one second
Frequency is usually measured in Hertz (Hz)
Frequency is usually measured in Hertz (Hz)
The frequency is also related to the energy of the wave. The greater the frequency, the more powerful the wave is
The frequency is also related to the energy of the wave. The greater the frequency, the more powerful the wave is
Wavelength is the distance from any two consecutive points on a wave (crest to crest, trough to trough)
Wavelength is the distance from any two consecutive points on a wave (crest to crest, trough to trough)
Wavelength is indirectly related to the energy of waves (see below)
Wavelength is indirectly related to the energy of waves (see below)
The longer the wavelength, the weaker the wave is
The longer the wavelength, the weaker the wave is
Relationships between Wave Properties
Relationships between Wave Properties
Frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional (one goes up, the other goes down)
Frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional (one goes up, the other goes down)
**The EM Spectrum is arranged based on increasing frequency**
**The EM Spectrum is arranged based on increasing frequency**
Amplitude is not affected by frequency or wavelength, but can still indicate the strength of a wave
Amplitude is not affected by frequency or wavelength, but can still indicate the strength of a wave
The larger the amplitude, the stronger the wave is
The larger the amplitude, the stronger the wave is
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