A very detailed article on the characteristics of waves and wave behavior. It discusses the influence waves have on the marine environment and the global climate, the physics of wave motion, the interactions between waves and wind, wave...

This physics tutorial features text and animations explaining the particle motion of a medium through which transverse, longitudinal, or surface waves move.

Instructional module focusing on waves and wave motion. Discussion includes wave theories, wave basics, and wave speed. The site also includes an interactive practice quiz and links relating to the topic.

By the end of this section, you will be able to describe various characteristics associated with a wave and differentiate between transverse and longitudinal waves.

This brief essay from A Science Odyssey Web site describes the difference between FM and AM radio waves.

This illustrated essay from A Science Odyssey Web site explains the science behind radio waves, including the role of electrons and electromagnetic fields.

Extensive information about how waves behave in an elastic medium. Covers different types of waves, their characteristics and behavior, the anatomy of the ear, the speed of sound in different media, the parts of a wave, and wave phenomena.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] By watching video clips, doing interactives, and reading text, students discover how mechanical waves transfer energy and how the waves require a medium to propagate...

In this lesson students learn how AM radios work through basic concepts about waves and magnetic fields. Waves are first introduced by establishing the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves, as well as identifying the...

Learn how to make waves of all different shapes by adding up sines or cosines. Make waves in space and time and measure their wavelengths and periods. See how changing the amplitudes of different harmonics changes the waves. Compare...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students can use this module to find out what a longitudinal wave is and how it differs from a transverse wave.

Basic definitions and characteristics of the different wave types, diagrams, and speeds of the waves. Has links to information on seismology, earthquakes, and plate tectonics.

A thorough explanation of the wave equation (Speed = Wavelength * Frequency). A data table and questions to check one's understanding are also part of this lesson.

Students discover the difference between traveling and standing waves in this physics tutorial.

Here is an introduction to the concept of waves and wavelike motion people experience anywhere and everywhere.

To understand how bounded waves behave and how reflection of waves affects the wave components.

Enter Miss Bupp's class as she teaches a unit on waves. This extensive unit includes lesson plans, videos, assessments, and hands-on activities to make learning about waves and their characteristics fun and engaging.

This lesson plan encourages learners to model a wave in a variety of ways using ropes and rubber bands. Resources included are videos of the lesson plan in action, a student worksheet, and examples of student work.

Explains what happens to a wave when it hits a fixed end or a free end.

This physics tutorial helps students categorize waves based on distinguishing, observable characteristics.

This physics tutorial attempts to explain the wave equation in a three-part example problem.

Discusses the physics of how sound travels. Includes a video of a volcanic eruption that demonstrates the speed of sound waves.

An explanation of and animation depicting the propagation of an electromagnetic wave through a material medium.

A study guide for concepts related to wave optics.