These beautifully formatted typed-up GCSE physics notes will help you get that thrilling 9! (or at least full marks on the waves topic of your exam) This edition has a dark background which is easier on the eyes and saves battery on your device - double win! This set of outlines clearly conveys wha...
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A. What a wave is
i. The transfer of energy by means of a chain of to-and-fro movements
(oscillations)
ii. Two types of wave:
Transverse ~ oscillations at right angles to the energy transfer direction,
tend to have a regular wavelength (frequency)
, Longitudinal ~ oscillations along the energy transfer direction, wavelength
(frequency) can vary throughout one oscillation
iii. Measurements:
Distance measurements
o Amplitude (A)
o Wavelength (l)
A
A l
l
Time measurements l
o Period = the time for one complete oscillation
o l = the number of oscillations/second
Frequency
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