Definition, including wavelength, wave number, frequency, period, and amplitude. Mention of electromagnetic waves as a kind of traveling wave.

Equations for a traveling wave in a string, including frequency, wavelength, and wave number. Wave equations and the Poynting vector for traveling electromagnetic waves.

Definition of traveling waves, with example of a traveling sine wave. Amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period, and angular frequency pointed out on diagram. Standing waves and superposition defined with diagrams. Link to Tacoma Narrows bridge oscillation.

Links to visualizations illustrating the concept of electromagnetic radiation. Traveling waves are defined, with diagrams and example of a traveling sine wave. Wavelength, amplitude, period, frequency, and angular frequency demonstrated in a diagram. Diagram of the electromagnetic wave spectrum. Direction of propagation of electromagnetic waves.

Equations for a traveling sine wave, electromagnetic waves, interference, and diffraction.

Two questions about a cosine wave and an electromagnetic wave, with answers and explanation.

4-part problem; finding A, f, p, v, λ, ν, and sketching the wave; finding transverse speed and standing waves.

Solution (PDF)

4-part problem; finding λ, ν, f, p and sketching; finding transverse speed and propagation speed.

Solution (PDF)

Calculating time error for bat's measurement; scale error for methane-filled cave.

Solution (PDF)

How do you know sound is not an EM wave?

Solution (PDF)

Finding the equation for a traveling wave in the x-z plane given v, A, and f.

Solution (PDF)

Video animation showing the electric and magnetic fields of a propagating plane wave.