This document discusses different types of waves including mechanical and electromagnetic waves. It defines key wave properties such as amplitude, wavelength, transverse and longitudinal waves. It also explains wave phenomena including reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference and stationary waves. Specific examples are provided to illustrate each concept. The key points covered are:
- Mechanical waves require a medium for propagation while electromagnetic waves do not.
- Transverse waves have oscillations perpendicular to the direction of travel, while longitudinal waves have oscillations parallel to the direction of travel.
- Wave properties like amplitude, wavelength, frequency are defined.
- Reflection, refraction, diffraction and interference of waves are explained with examples.
- Stationary waves are