Physics GCSE - Glossary 0.0 / 5 ? PhysicsWavesGCSEEdexcel Created by: Former MemberCreated on: 09-12-13 19:56 Wave A disturbance that transfers energy through matter or empty space 1 of 7 Wavelength The distance from one crest to another 2 of 7 Amplitude Maximum distance from mid position measure of energy 3 of 7 Frequency Number of waves or cycles per second 4 of 7 Time Period Time taken for one whole wave to pass a point (time for one cycle) 5 of 7 Transverse Wave A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicularly to the direction the wave is travelling 6 of 7 Longitudinal Wave A wave in which the particles of the medium move back and forth along the path that the wave moves 7 of 7
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