Wave basics 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? PhysicsWaves and SoundGCSEAQA Created by: MollyCreated on: 24-03-13 15:30 Amplitude Displacement from the rest position to the crest position 1 of 8 Wavelength Length of the full cycle of a wave (from crest to crest) 2 of 8 Frequency Number of complete waves passing a certain point per second 3 of 8 What is frequency measured in? Hertz (Hz) 4 of 8 Describe a transverse wave The vibrations are perpendicular at 90 degrees to the direction of energy transfer of the wave 5 of 8 Describe a longitudinal wave The vibrations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer of the wave 6 of 8 Give some examples of mechanical waves Water waves, shock waves, waves in springs and ropes 7 of 8 The equation to work out the speed of a wave Wave speed = frequency x wavelength 8 of 8
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