Introduction to Waves

A diagram of a longitudinal wave. Waves transport energy.

Waves are all around. They are a disturbance that travels through space and matter transferring energy from one place to another. Find out about the nature, shapes, and impacts of waves in this animation.

(Source: DCMP)

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Keywords:
chemistry, physics

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  • Introduction to Waves

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    PBS Learning Media
    Length:
    1 minute