Waves 0.0 / 5 ? PhysicsWavesGCSEEdexcel Created by: Ali MunifCreated on: 13-06-21 07:17 Amplitude The size of vibrations or the maximum distance a particle moves away from its resting position when a wave passes. 1 of 6 Electromagnetic wave A group of waves that all travel at the same speed in a vacuum, and are all transverse. 2 of 6 Frequency The number of vibrations (or the number of waves) per second. 3 of 6 Hertz (Hz) The unit for frequency. One hertz is one wave per second. 4 of 6 Longitudinal wave A wave where the particles vibrate in the same direction as the wave is travelling. 5 of 6 Medium Any substance through which something travels. 6 of 6
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