Waves Starter 0.0 / 5 ? PhysicsWavesGCSEAQA Created by: Melissa AntwineCreated on: 10-03-14 22:34 What are waves? Vibrations that transfer energy from place to place 1 of 10 What are the main two types of wave? Longitudinal & Transverse 2 of 10 What is the frequency measured in hertz 3 of 10 What can some waves travel through? A medium 4 of 10 Waves can be absorbed, reflected, refracted and? diffracted 5 of 10 What do all waves obey? The wave equation 6 of 10 What is the amplitude of a wave? The distance from the crest to the centre of the wave or the trough to the centre of the wave 7 of 10 What type of wave is a sound wave? Longitudinal 8 of 10 In transverse waves the vibrations are _______ to the direction of travel and energy transfer? perpendicular 9 of 10 In longitudinal waves the vibrations are ________ to the direction of travel and energy transfer? parallel 10 of 10
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