Physics GCSE - Glossary

?
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

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

The distance from one crest to another

Back

Wavelength

Card 3

Front

Maximum distance from mid position measure of energy

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

Number of waves or cycles per second

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Time taken for one whole wave to pass a point (time for one cycle)

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Physics resources:

See all Physics resources »See all Waves resources »