1. Section 3-2
Properties of Waves

2. Amplitude
Amplitude- maximum distance that the particles of a medium vibrate from their rest position
Larger amplitude means more energy

3. Wavelength
Wavelength- the distance between any two crests or compressions next to each other in a wave
Wavelength can be measured between any two corresponding points in a wave
Shorter wavelength represents more energy

4. Frequency
Frequency- number of waves produced in a given amount of time
Frequency is usually expressed in hertz (Hz)
Higher frequency represents more energy

6. Wave Speed Wave speed- the speed at which a wave travels
Wave speed = wavelength (λ) X frequency (f)

7. Frequency and Wavelength Relationship
Frequency and wavelength are inversely related
Higher the frequency the shorter the wavelength