wave w/ definitions

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

wave

a disturbance that transmits energy
Photo by SayLuiiiis

medium

waves travel through
Photo by James F Clay

vibration

back and forth motions
Photo by Maruku San

transverse wave

particles move perpendicular to the direction
Photo by Alfredo Louro

trough

lowest point on a transverse wave
Photo by Travis S.

crest

highest point on a transverse wave
Photo by ***Images***

longitudinal wave

particles vibrate parallel to the direction
Photo by colemama

rarefraction

particles spread apart in longitudinal waves
Photo by ilmungo

compression

particles are crowded together in longitudinal waves
Photo by JeepersMedia

electromagnetic wave

waves that transfer without going through a medium
Photo by mark 75

amplitude

max distance from rest position

frequency

number of waves in a given time

wavelength

distance between 2 crests or 2 compressions
Photo by Kavya Bhat

Ear parts

  • outer, middle, inner ear
  • auricle, canal, eardrum
  • hammer, anvil, stirrup
  • cochlea, semi-circular canal
  • auditory nerve
Photo by eekoliteW

Eye parts

  • cornea, lens, iris, pupil
  • retina, optic nerve
  • rods, cones
Photo by Werner Kunz

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