Wave Definitions

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1. Define Amplitude

  • The distance in metres (m) travelled by the wave in one second.
  • It's the maximum displacement from its equilibrium position.
  • The oscillations are at right angle to the direction of travel.
  • An area on a longitudinal wave where particles are furtherest apart.
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2. Define Transverse Waves

  • An area on a longitudinal wave where particles are closest together
  • The distance in metres (m) travelled by the wave in one second.
  • The oscillations are at right angles to the direction of travel.
  • The oscillations are parallel to the direction of travel.

3. Define Wavespeed

  • The period of wave, vibration or oscillation is the time required to complete a full cycle. T = 1/f
  • The number of waves produced in one second(s) or the number of waves that pass a point each second.
  • The distance in metres (m) travelled by the wave in one second.
  • The oscillations are at right angle to the direction of travel.

4. Define Wavelength

  • It's the maximum displacement from its equilibrium position.
  • A regular repetitive motions
  • The distance between two adjacent points on a wave that have the same amplitude and are moving in the same direction.
  • An area on a longitudinal wave where particles are furtherest apart.

5. Define Compression

  • The oscillations are at right angles to the direction of travel.
  • An area on a longitudinal wave where the particles are closest together.
  • An area on a longitudinal wave where particles are furtherest apart.
  • It's the maximum displacement from its equilibrium position.
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