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Basic Waves
Cards in this deck (11)
- 1TransverseOscillations at 90 degrees to the vibration
- 2LongitudinalHave oscillations along the same line
- 3Wave EquationWave Speed = Frequency x Wavelength
- 4Unit of frequencyHz
- 5AmplitudeDisplacement from the rest position to the crest
- 6WavelengthThe length of a full cycle of the wave e.g. from crest to crest
- 7FrequencyNumber of complete waves passing a certain point
- 8Unit of wavelengthmeters
- 9Unit of speed in the wave equationm/s
- 10Examples of Transverse wavesLight and all other EM waves
Ripples on water
Waves on string/rope
A slinky Spring - 11Examples of longitudinal wavesSound waves and ultra sound
Shock waves (seismic waves)
A slinky when you push the end
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- 1st GCSE Year Physics (Waves) Flashcards on Basic Waves, created by apacker on 27/11/2014.
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