Physics P1 Keywords 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? AllP1GCSEOCR Created by: xcherbearsbratxCreated on: 21-01-14 20:39 Geohazard A natural hazard. e.g. floods and hurricanes 1 of 7 Seismograph An instrument located on Earth that detects earthquake waves 2 of 7 Refraction The change in direction and speed of a wave as it passes from one medium to another 3 of 7 Longitudinal waves AKA P waves. Vibrate back and forth about its normal position 4 of 7 Transverse waves AKA S waves. Vibrates up and down about its normal position 5 of 7 Formula for wave speed Wave speed(m/s) = Frequency (Hz) x Wavelength(m) 6 of 7 Formula for distance a wave travels Distance(m) = Wave speed(m/s) x Time(s) 7 of 7
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