GCSE Physics Waves 0.0 / 5 ? PhysicsWavesGCSEAQA Created by: LaraCreated on: 10-03-18 17:45 Transverse waves In transverse waves, the oscillations (vibrations) are at right angles to the direction of travel and energy transfer 1 of 6 Longitudinal waves In longitudinal waves, the oscillations are along the same direction as the direction of travel and energy transfer. 2 of 6 Amplitude As waves travel, they set up patterns of disturbance. The amplitude of a wave is its maximum disturbance from its undisturbed positi 3 of 6 Wave length The wavelength of a wave is the distance between a point on one wave and the same point on the next wave. 4 of 6 Frequency The frequency of a wave is the number of waves produced by a source each second. It is also the number of waves that pass a certain point each second. 5 of 6 Wave speed v = f × λ 6 of 6
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