Episode 3 — Matter & Materials - Optical Phenomena

Transverse Waves

Learners will be able to:

• Describe the characteristics of a transverse pulse, including its movement and energy transfer. • Identify the key components of a wave, including amplitude, pulse length, period, frequency, and wavelength. • Explain how a complete cycle is formed in a wave and define the terms "period" and "frequency". • Define and distinguish between crests, troughs, and rest position in a wave. • Calculate or identify the relationship between frequency, speed, and wavelength of a wave.