Waves (Edexcel GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What do waves transfer from one place to another?
What do waves transfer from one place to another?
Energy only
How do particles behave when a wave travels through a medium?
How do particles behave when a wave travels through a medium?
Oscillate around a fixed point
In transverse waves, how do vibrations relate to wave direction?
In transverse waves, how do vibrations relate to wave direction?
Perpendicular to wave direction
Which of these is an example of a transverse wave?
Which of these is an example of a transverse wave?
Light waves
In longitudinal waves, how do vibrations relate to wave direction?
In longitudinal waves, how do vibrations relate to wave direction?
Parallel to wave direction
Which of these is an example of a longitudinal wave?
Which of these is an example of a longitudinal wave?
Sound waves
What are compressions in longitudinal waves?
What are compressions in longitudinal waves?
Regions where particles are close
What is the amplitude of a wave?
What is the amplitude of a wave?
Max displacement from rest position
What is the wavelength of a wave?
What is the wavelength of a wave?
Distance between adjacent crests
What is the unit of frequency?
What is the unit of frequency?
Hertz (Hz)
How is the period of a wave related to its frequency?
How is the period of a wave related to its frequency?
Period