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Waves

This document discusses key properties and types of waves. It defines a wave as the transfer of energy from one point to another without transferring matter. Key properties include frequency measured in hertz, wavelength measured as the distance between crests or troughs in meters, and amplitude as the height of the wave from the resting point. There are two main types of waves - transverse waves where oscillation is perpendicular to the direction of the wave, and longitudinal waves where oscillation is parallel to the direction of propagation.

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Waves

This document discusses key properties and types of waves. It defines a wave as the transfer of energy from one point to another without transferring matter. Key properties include frequency measured in hertz, wavelength measured as the distance between crests or troughs in meters, and amplitude as the height of the wave from the resting point. There are two main types of waves - transverse waves where oscillation is perpendicular to the direction of the wave, and longitudinal waves where oscillation is parallel to the direction of propagation.

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Diagrams

Frequency = the number of wave crests or troughs


passing a certain point per second. Measured in
hertz (Hz) .
Properties of a Wave 1 Hz = 1 wave per second

Trough = base of wave

Transverse
Wavelength = the distance
between two crests or troughs. Crest = peak of wave
Oscillation is perpendicular (90 degrees) to direction of
wave
Types of Waves Measured in metres .
Amplitude = height of wave (from RESTING point!)
Oscillation = movement of particles
Water Waves
Waves
Oscillation is from side to side. Light Waves

Longitudinal Waves

Waves transfer energy from one point to another, What is a Wave? Sound Waves
without transferring matter.

Electromagnetic Waves

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