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symbol for amplitude ( in metres )

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specific word for wave length (in metres)

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lambda

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definition of wavelength

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is the distance from one peak to the next

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definition of amplitude

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the height of the wave (from rest to crest)

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definition of a transverse wave

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in a transverse wave the particles osculate/vibrate perpendicular to the direction of the wave energy

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definition of a longitudinal wave

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the particles vibrate parallel to the direction of the energy transfer

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longitudinal or transverse, light

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transverse

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longitudinal or transverse, water

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transverse

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longitudinal or transverse, sound

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longitudinal

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longitudinal or transverse, shock waves

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longitudinal

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longitudinal or transverse, slinky (when pushed at the end)

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longitudinal

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longitudinal or transverse, slinky when wiggled up and down

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transverse

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longitudinal or transverse, light/EM waves

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transverse

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longitudinal or transverse, ripples in water

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transverse

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longitudinal or transverse, waves on strings

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transverse

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wave speed formula

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wave speed= frequency x wave length

V = f x (lambda)

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frequency symbol

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f

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frequency definition

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how many complete waves there are per second measured in hertz (Hz) 1 Hz is one wave per second,

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frequency equations

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f = 1 (divided) T

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period definition

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is the time it takes (in s) for one complete wave ta pass a point e.g a wave with period 0.002 s has a frequency of 1 (divided) 0.002 = 500 Hz

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speed symbol

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(v) for velocity

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speed definition

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how fast the wave goes

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