Physics - Waves

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Propagation definition
Transmission of motion
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What 2 things do waves transmit?
Energy and information
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Electromagnetic spectrum 'poem'
Rich Men In Venice Use Xtra Gold
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Electromagnetic spectrum order
Radiowaves Microwaves Infrared Visible Light Ultraviolet Light X-rays Gamma Rays
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Example of Mechanical waves
Earthquakes and Sound waves
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Example of Electromagnetic waves
Light
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What direction are transverse waves?
Perpendiculat to the direction of the wave
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What direction are Longitudinal waves?
Parallel to the direction of the wave.
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Ways of measuring waves
Wavelength (lamda) Amplitude (amps/ampere) Frequency (Hz/hertz) Speed (ms^-1)
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What 2 things do waves transmit?

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Electromagnetic spectrum order

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Example of Mechanical waves

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