GCSE P1b - Wave Basics

1. Transverse waves have sideways vibrations

2. An example of a transverse wave is light waves

3. Transverse waves travel in perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.

1. Longitudinal waves have parallel vibrations

2. An example of a longitudinal wave is sound waves

3. Longitudinal waves travel parallel to the direction of energy transfer

v = w x f

speed = wavelength x frequency

wavelength = frequency / speed

frequency = speed / wavelength