What is meant by wave motion?

Waves is a process of transferring energy from one location to another which is produced by an oscillating or vibration motion.

6.1 Learning Outcomes

1. Describe what is meant by wave motion.
2. Recognize that waves transfer energy without transferring matter.
3. Compare transverse and longitudinal waves and give examples of each.
4. State what is meant by wavefront.
5. State the direction of propagation of waves in relation to wave fronts.
6. Define amplitude, period, frequency, wavelength, wave speed.
7. Sketch and interpret a displacement-time graph for a wave.
8. Clarify the relationship between speed, wavelength and frequency.
9. Solve problems involving speed, wavelength and frequency.
10. Describe damping in a oscillating system.
11. Describe resonance in a oscillating system.