Understanding Types of Waves

Front

Mechanical Waves

Back

Require medium to travel

Front

Electromagnetic Waves

Back

Do not need medium

Front

Transverse Waves

Back

Particles move perpendicular

Front

Longitudinal Waves

Back

Particles move parallel

Front

Surface Waves

Back

Occur at interfaces

Front

Sound Waves

Back

Type of mechanical wave

Front

Light Waves

Back

Type of electromagnetic wave

Front

Radio Waves

Back

Longest wavelength

Front

Microwaves

Back

Used in cooking

Front

Infrared Waves

Back

Heat radiation