Instructional Video

Bozeman Science: Wavelength

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In the following video Paul Andersen explains how the wavelength is the distance between oscillations in a wave. In a longitudinal wave this might be the distance between areas of compression. In a transverse wave it might be the distance between crests or troughs. A simulation and an example problem is included.

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Concepts
compression, longitudinal waves, transverse waves, waves, wavelength
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Additional Tags
crests, oscillations, troughs
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)