1 • Types of Waves

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Define Wave / Pulse

A disturbance which allows energy to be transmitted from one point to another

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Name 3 examples of Mechanical Waves

  • Line Waves

  • Water waves

  • Sound Waves

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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span>Label this Diagram</span></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em><span>The Electromagnetic Spectrum</span></em></span></p>

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The Electromagnetic Spectrum

a - Gamma rays

b - X Rays

c - Ultraviolet rays

d - Visible rays

e - Infrared rays

f - Microwaves

g - Radio waves

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State the velocity of all electromagnetic waves

3×10 8 ms-1

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Define Transverse Wave

The vibration of the wave is perpendicular to its motion

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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span>Label This Diagram</span></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em><span>Transverse Wave</span></em></span></p>

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Transverse Wave

a - source

b - crest

c - wavelength

d - amplitude

e - trough

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Name 3 examples of Transverse waves

  • Line waves

  • Water waves

  • Light

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Define Longitudinal Wave

The vibration of the wave is parallel to its motion

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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span>Label This Diagram</span></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em><span>Longitudinal Wave</span></em></span></p>

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Longitudinal Wave

a - compression

b - rarefaction

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Name 2 examples of Longitudinal Waves

  • Sound Waves

  • Shock Waves