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Physics - Waves - Coggle Diagram
Physics - Waves
Transverse and Longitudinal
Waves transfer energy in the direction they are travelling
Properties
Amplitude
Maximum displacement of a point on the wave from its unturned position
Wavelength
Distance between the same point on two adjacent waves e.g two peaks
m
Frequency
Number of complete waves passing a certain point per second
Hz
Period
time taken for one full cycle if a wave
Transverse Waves
Waves vibrate
perpendicular
to direction of energy transfer
Electromagnetic wave
LIGHT
Water ripples
Longitudinal Waves
Sound
Wave vibrate
parallel
to the direction of energy transfer
Wave speed (m/s) = Frequency (Hz) x Wavelength (m)
Required Practical - Waves on a String