Transverse waves

• Transverse Waves 


  Is a wave in which the particles of the medium vibrates perpendicular to the direction of motion of the waves.

  
• Amplitude(A)


  The maximum displacement of a particle from its position of rest.
• Rest Position


  This is the position where there is no displacement of the particles.
• Crest(V)


  The highest point of a wave, at its maximum displacement from its position of rest.
• Trough(x)


  The lowest point of a wave,at its maximum displacement from its position of rest in the opposite direction.
• Wavelength(λ)


  The distance between two consecutive points in phase.
• Frequency(f)


  The number of wave pulses(waves)per second .

  Unit for measuring Frequency: Hertz(Hz).
• Period(T)


  The time taken for one complete wave pulse to pass a point.
• Formulas

  $V=$$x/△t$

  $V=$$f λ$

  $T=$$1/f$
• speed is influenced by:

  
  

  • The density of the medium
  • the tension of the medium
  • The elasticity of the medium