Longitudal and transverse waves

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What do waves do

Transfer energy from one place to another but no matter

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What does oscilate mean

Vibrate

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What is the amplitude

Maximum displacement

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What is the wavelength

Distance of 1 entire oscilation

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What is the crest

Highest point of the wavelength

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What is the trough

Lowest point of the wavelength

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What is the formula for frequency

1/time

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How do you find the wavespeed

Frequency * wavelength

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What are transverse waves

The oscilations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer

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Name types of transverse waves

Electromagnetic waves
Ripples and waves (water)

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What are longitudinal waves

Oscillations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer

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What are some types of longitudinal waves

Sound waves