PHYSICS CORE REVISION
- Created by: Laur Harris
- Created on: 19-05-16 10:39
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WAVE PROPERTIES
WHAT IS A WAVE?
waves done in many different forms but they all transfer energy from one place to another, without transferring matter. All types of wave are caused by a vibrating source and can be reflected, refracted and diffracted.
TRANSVERSE WAVES:
- In a transverse wave, the particles move up and down, so the direction of their movement is at right angles to the direction of the wave.
LONGITUDINAL WAVES:
- In a longitudinal wave, the particles vibrate back and forth, so the direction of their movement is parallel to the direction of the wave.
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