Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

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Physics - AQA

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Frequency
________ is the number if complete waves passing a certain point per second.
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longitudinal waves
In ________, the oscillations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer.
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medium
When waves travel through a(n) ________, the particles of the ________ oscillate and transfer energy between each other.
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wavelength
The ________ is the distance between the same point on two adjacent waves.
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Frequency
________ is measured in hertz.
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Longitudinal waves
________ have parallel vibrations.
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From the frequency, you can find the period of a wave using
T=1/f
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frequency x wavelength
Wave speed =_________
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v=f
____w
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wave speed = frequency x wavelength
Wave equation full:________