Describing Waves

Describing Waves

• The particles in a water wave (oscillate). This means to move up and down in a repeated pattern. Energy is transferred in the direction of the wave.  
• Matter is not transferred, just energy

• Explain the movement of water in the sea?
• particles in a water wave oscillate in a repeated movement in an up and down pattern. Water waves transfer energy, not the particles

• Crest - highest point of a wave above the centre line
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