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Basic Waves

apacker Physics 1st GCSE Year Inglês 11 flashcards

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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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