A type of wave where particles move up and down for example water. This movement is at right angles to the direction in which the energy moves
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The distance (m) between consecutive crests or troughs in a transverse wave. Measure in metre units
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The maximum displacement from the mean position in a transverse wave. In sound it is the measure of the loudness of the sound
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This word describes the circular bending of waves when they pass through a small gap
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A property of waves including light and sound, the reflection of light is the change in direction of the light when it strikes a surface or mirror
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A property of waves, including light and sound, the refraction of light is the change in direction of the light when it passes from one medium to another
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Waves such as the water waves and earthquakes which can be longitudinal or transverse
