(Fill in the words): In transverse waves the vibrations are ________ to the direction of energy transfer of the wave
Perpendicular
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(Fill in the words): In longitudinal waves the vibrations are ________ to the direction of energy transfer of the wave
Parallel
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What is the equation for working out wave speed?
Speed (m/s) = Frequency (Hz) x Wavelength (m)
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Waves can do three things, what are these things?
Reflect, refract & diffract
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What is the law of reflection?
Angle of incidence= angle of reflection
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What is diffraction?
When waves 'spread out' at the edges when they pass through a gap or pass through an obstacle
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What is refraction?
If a light wave hits the boundary 'face on' it carries on in the same direction. But, if the wave meets a different material at an angle the wave changes direction
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Give one example of a transverse wave
Back
Visible light
Card 3
Front
Give one example of a longitudinal wave
Back
Card 4
Front
(Fill in the words): In transverse waves the vibrations are ________ to the direction of energy transfer of the wave
Back
Card 5
Front
(Fill in the words): In longitudinal waves the vibrations are ________ to the direction of energy transfer of the wave
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