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.

A study guide for concepts related to wave optics.

The dualistic nature of light is discussed. The photoelectric effect and the Davisson-Germer experiment are contrasted as empirical evidence supporting each of the two views - particle and wave - of the nature of light. The photoelectric...

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.

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.

[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...

[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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Through illustrated examples, video clips, and practice problems, students explore what happens to waves at the boundary of different mediums.

This physics tutorial invites users to discover that sound is a mechanical wave. Be sure click on the animation for further study.

Educational tutorial highlights standing wave patterns. Discover more about them and be sure to click on the animations for additional study.

A discussion of refraction and its application to sound waves. Using analogies, graphics and real-life applications, this page and those that accompany it explain why and when sound waves bend.

Educational tutorial features a physics classroom tutorial on natural frequency.

Boundary behavior, incident pulse, reflected pulse,and transmitted pulse are explained in this thorough tutorial. Animation and drawings are used to clarify the concepts.

"How Do We Know Light Behaves as a Wave?" An answer is provided in this discussion of the polarization of light and the use of Polaroid filters in sunglasses. The four methods discussed on this page are: polarization by transmission,...