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Waves Flashcards

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What are the two different types of waves?

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1) Longitudinal

2) Transverse

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What is the oscillation parallel too in a transverse and longitudinal waves?

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The direction of the wave

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What do we measure frequency in?

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Hertz (Hz)

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What is the equation for velocity?

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frequency x Wavelength

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What is wavelength measured in?

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metres

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What is velocity measured in?

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m/s

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