Waves

Mr. Anderson discusses the importance of waves, explaining their types, properties, and behaviors. He covers transverse and longitudinal waves, wave speed, frequency, and wavelength. The video includes a simulation of wave interactions and explores wave behaviors like reflection, refraction, and diffraction. Real-world examples, such as tsunamis, illustrate these concepts.

What are the two different types of waves mentioned in the text?

Explain the difference between transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

What is the equation that relates wave speed, frequency, and wavelength?

How is frequency defined in relation to waves?

What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave increases?

How does the medium affect the speed of a wave?

Describe the phenomenon of reflection in waves.

What is refraction and how does it affect waves?

Define diffraction and provide an example of it.

Calculate the speed of a tsunami wave given its wavelength and frequency.