Wave equations: Waves in matter: Physics: GCSE (9:1)

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Time period

The time taken for a full cycle of the wave

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Frequency

The number of waves passing a point each second

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T = 1/f

The equation linking time period and frequency

<p>The equation linking time period and frequency</p>
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T

The symbol for time period

<p>The symbol for time period</p>
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f

The symbol for frequency

<p>The symbol for frequency</p>
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Seconds (s)

The SI unit for time

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Hertz (Hz)

The SI unit for frequency

<p>The SI unit for frequency</p>
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Wave speed

The speed at which the energy is transferred (or the wave moves) through the medium

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v = fλ

The equation linking wave speed, frequency and wavelength

<p>The equation linking wave speed, frequency and wavelength</p>
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v

The symbol for wave speed

<p>The symbol for wave speed</p>
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λ (Greek letter lambda)

The symbol for wavelength

<p>The symbol for wavelength</p>
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Metres per second (m/s)

The SI unit for wave speed

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Metres (m)

The SI unit for wavelength

<p>The SI unit for wavelength</p>