This program explores the fascinating features of vibrations and waves. Vivid examples of these phenomena help students understand how sounds are formed, how light travels, and how ocean waves move. Special attention is also given to some of the different types of waves such as microwaves, radio waves, and seismic waves. Concepts and terminology: vibration, energy, wave, light, and sound.

Originally released by Visual Learning, 2013. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015. Teacher's guide available under Additional info tag. Also available as DVD DV5441.

Vibrations (1:54); --Vibrations and Sound (0:56); -- Waves (0:44); -- Waves in Action (1:41); -- Video Review (0:53); -- Video Quiz (1:44); -- Credits: Vibrations and Waves (0:45); -- What Are Waves? (3:18);.