P1 Revision 0.0 / 5 ? PhysicsWavesGCSEAQA Created by: MeowVolcanoCreated on: 12-05-16 10:20 Electromagnetic waves are: Transverse 1 of 10 Sound Waves are: longitudinal 2 of 10 Mechanical Waves: can be either 3 of 10 Waves can be reflected, refracted and diffracted 4 of 10 angle of incidence = angle of reflection 5 of 10 Transverse- Vibrations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer 6 of 10 Longitudinal- vibrations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer. 7 of 10 Compressions – where the lines are close together. 8 of 10 Rarefaction – where the lines are spread out. 9 of 10 What is the formula for wave speed? Wave speed(m/s) = frequency(Hertz) x wavelength(metres) 10 of 10
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