Mechanical Waves and Sound ========================== This chapter covers the properties and behavior of waves and sound. Key Concepts: ------------- - Types of waves (transverse, longitudinal) - Wave speed, frequency, and wavelength - Sound waves - Superposition and interference Sample Question: ---------------- A wave has a frequency of 500 Hz and a wavelength of 0.68 m. What is its speed? .. math:: v = f \lambda = 500 \times 0.68 = 340\ \text{m/s}