Bozeman Science
PS4A - Wave Properties
In this video Paul Andersen describes some of the properties of waves. He starts be identifying particles and waves as the only phenomenon that can transfer energy from place to place. He identifies the defining characteristics of waves;...
Curated Video
Light Waves: Understanding the Wave Nature
We deal with light on a daily basis, and it has wave-like characteristics that are essential to many natural and technological processes. The wave nature of light aids in the explanation of a number of important optical phenomena,...
Curated OER
Wave Properties
Wave properties are fully explained in this easy to follow highly comprehensive video. Matt describes the differences and provides concrete examples of a pules, periodic wave, transverse wave, and longitudinal waves.
Curated OER
More Wave Properties
To continue his discussion of wave properties Matt, aÊcollege student, uses a slinky to demonstrate a wave frequency. He shows how to calculate this frequency using an algebraic formula where a period of time is divided by the number of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Waves and Optics: When Source and Wave Move at Same Velocity
Looks at what happens when the velocity of the source is equal to the velocity of the wave. [7:35]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Amplitude, Period, Frequency and Wavelength of Periodic Waves
A video looking at the properties of periodic waves, including amplitude, period, frequency, and wavelength. [14:26]
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Wave Properties
In this video, Paul Andersen describes some of the properties of waves. He starts be identifying particles and waves as the only phenomenon that can transfer energy from place to place. He identifies the defining characteristics of...