A mechanical

wave is a wave
that is not
capable of
transmitting its
energy through a
vacuum.
Mechanical
waves require a
medium in order
to transport their
energy from one
location to
another.
A transverse
wave is a wave in
which particles of
the medium move
in a direction
perpendicular to
the direction that
the wave moves.
A longitudinal
wave is a wave in
which particles of
the medium move
in a direction
parallel to the
direction that the
wave moves.
A periodic wave
is a wave with a
repeating
continuous
pattern that
moves through a
medium.
Periodic waves
are characterized
by a frequency, a
wavelength, and
by their speed.
If the individual
atoms and
molecules in the
medium move
with simple
harmonic motion,
the resulting
periodic wave
has a sinusoidal
form. We call it a
harmonic wave or
a sinusoidal
wave.
Seatwork: Based
on the figure
below, determine
the amplitude,
period,
frequency, and
speed of the
wave.
Note: This wave
travels in 6
seconds.