Topic 4 Waves - Definitions (Higher) - PMT Extended

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Amplitude
The maximum displacement of a wave from its undisturbed (equilibrium) position.
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Angle of Incidence
The angle between the incident ray and normal.
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Angle of Reflection
The angle between the reflected ray and normal.
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Electromagnetic Waves
Transverse waves that transfer energy from the source of the waves, to an absorber. They form a continuous spectrum of different frequencies and all travel at the same speed in a vacuum.
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Foetal Scanning (H)
A method of producing an image of a foetus in a womb through the emission, reflection and detection of ultrasound waves.
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Frequency
The number of waves passing a given point in a second. It is the inverse of the wave's time period.
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Hertz
The unit of frequency.
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Infrasound (H)
Sound waves that have a frequency lower than the lower limit of human hearing (20Hz).
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Law of Reflection
The angle of incidence must always equal the angle of reflection when a wave reflects.
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Longitudinal Waves
Waves with oscillations that are parallel to the direction of travel/energy transfer.
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Reflection
The bouncing back of a wave at a boundary.
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Refraction
The changing of speed, and consequently direction, of a wave as it changes medium. The wavelength of the wave will also change but the frequency remains constant.
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Seismic Waves
Waves that are produced by earthquakes.
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Sonar (H)
A method of determining distances in water using the emission of reflection and detection of ultrasound waves.
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Time Period
The time it takes for one complete wave to pass a given point. It is the inverse of frequency.
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Transverse Waves
Waves with oscillations that are perpendicular to the direction of travel/energy transfer.
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Ultrasound Waves (H)
Waves that have a frequency higher than the upper limit of human hearing (20kHz).
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Wave Velocity
The velocity at which energy is transferred through the medium. It is equal to the product of the wave's wavelength and frequency.
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Wave
A process of energy transfer through oscillations, without medium being transferred with it.
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Wavefront
An imaginary surface representing points of a wave that are at the same point in their cycle.
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Wavelength
The distance from a point on one wave to the same point on the adjacent wave.
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Angle of Incidence

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The angle between the incident ray and normal.

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Angle of Reflection

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Electromagnetic Waves

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Foetal Scanning (H)

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