Examples of Waves
The velocity of a wave is determined by the type of wave and the medium through which it is transmitted.
Sound waves
- Speed of sound is about 340m/s in dry air
- About 1500 m/s in water
Speed of light in vacuum
- c = 300,000,000 m/s = 3.0 x 108 m/s
Surface water waves (e.g. at a beach)
- depends upon depth of water