4th g week DEC12-PATTERNS OF WAVE

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What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

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What do waves transfer?

Back

Waves transfer energy.

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What is superposition in waves?

Back

Superposition is the principle that states when two waves meet, they add together to form a new wave.

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What is a wave period?

Back

The wave period is the time it takes for one complete wave cycle to pass a given point.

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What is a crest in a wave?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What is a plane wave?

Back

A plane wave is a wave that travels in a straight line and is made when a line of matter is disturbed.

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What is a circular wave?

Back

A circular wave is a wave that spreads out in circles from a central point.

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What is the frequency of a wave?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.