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,two types of waves longitudinal and transverse
longitudinal waves (diagram)
transverse waves (diagram)
example of longitudinal wave sound is the ONLY longitudinal wave
examples of transverse waves water, light, x-rays and radio waves
what is a longitudinal waves? a wave in which the particles vibrate in the same direction as the wave travels
what is a transverse wave? a waves in which the particles vibrate at 90 degrees to the direction the wave
travels
frequency the number of waves per second
speed of wave formula:
frequency is measured in (units) ? Hertz (Hz)
period time for one wave
diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles
, __________ ______ diffract more longer waves
why is reception better in hilly areas? (diffraction) radio waves have a longer wavelength, they can therefore diffract more around hills
and so can be picked up more easily.
diffraction (diagram)
pitches (frequency of waves)
loudness (frequency of waves)
high frequency= higher pitch
low frequency= low pitch
small amplitude= quiet
large amplitude= loud
speed of sound in air 340 m/s
Guide, Practice Questions,
Answers, Rationales &
Exam Review | Complete
Ethics Study Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
,two types of waves longitudinal and transverse
longitudinal waves (diagram)
transverse waves (diagram)
example of longitudinal wave sound is the ONLY longitudinal wave
examples of transverse waves water, light, x-rays and radio waves
what is a longitudinal waves? a wave in which the particles vibrate in the same direction as the wave travels
what is a transverse wave? a waves in which the particles vibrate at 90 degrees to the direction the wave
travels
frequency the number of waves per second
speed of wave formula:
frequency is measured in (units) ? Hertz (Hz)
period time for one wave
diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles
, __________ ______ diffract more longer waves
why is reception better in hilly areas? (diffraction) radio waves have a longer wavelength, they can therefore diffract more around hills
and so can be picked up more easily.
diffraction (diagram)
pitches (frequency of waves)
loudness (frequency of waves)
high frequency= higher pitch
low frequency= low pitch
small amplitude= quiet
large amplitude= loud
speed of sound in air 340 m/s
