Waves (chapter 11)

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Wave definition

A wave is a disturbance that propagates through space, transferring energy with it but not matter.

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Transverse wave

A transverse wave has a direction of vibration that is perpendicular to the direction of wave travel

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Longitudinal wave

A longitudinal wave has a direction of vibration that is parallel to the direction of wave travel

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Period

The period T is the time taken by each point on the wave to complete one oscillation

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Frequency

The frequency is the number of oscillations each point completes per second

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Wavelength

Wavelength is the shortest distance between two successive crests or troughs

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Wave speed

Wave speed v is the distance travelled by a wave per second