Wave properties

• Wave properties

  • Amplitude
  • Wavelength
  • Frequency
  • Time period
  • Speed
• Amplitude

  The maximum displacement from the undisturbed position
• Wavelength

  The distance between two corresponding points on the wave, measured in metres
• Frequency

  The number of waves passing a point per second, measured in Hertz (Hz)
• Time period

  The time taken for each wave to pass a given point, measured in seconds
• Wave speed

  Calculated using the equation: speed = frequency x wavelength
• Wave speed = frequency x wavelength
• Power

  The rate of transfer of energy, calculated using the equation: power = energy / time