The Synthesis of "mechanical waves"

Explore the science of waves, from the sound we hear to the light we see, and discover why these energy carriers are crucial to our daily lives.

An explainer on longitudinal waves, where particles move parallel to the wave's direction, and their crucial role in sound, seismology, and technology.

An introduction to transverse waves, where oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, and their role in our everyday lives.

Discover the science of amplitude, the measure of a wave's energy. Learn how this fundamental concept of physics impacts everything from sound to light.

Discover how wave interference, the meeting of two or more waves, creates everything from noise-canceling tech to the colors on a soap bubble.

Discover diffraction, the phenomenon where waves bend around obstacles. Learn how it affects everything from light to astronomical observations.

An introduction to sound, exploring what it is, why it's a key area of scientific research, and how it profoundly affects our daily lives.

Discover what wavelength is and how this fundamental property of waves shapes everything from the colors we see to the technology we use daily.

An explainer on what the speed of sound is, why it's a key concept in science, and how it impacts technology and our everyday lives.

Discover radio waves, the invisible part of the electromagnetic spectrum that powers everything from your Wi-Fi to our understanding of the cosmos.