Waves - Physics GCSE - Statistics

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What is the highest point of a wave called? The peak
79%
What is the number of waves passing a point each second called? Frequency
50%
What is the distance covered by a full cycle of the wave, usually measured from peak to peak, or trough to trough called? Wavelength
46%
What direction do sound waves go? Air particles vibrate back and forth.
4%
What is a trough? The lowest point below the rest position.
4%
What is amplitude? The maximum displacement of a point of a wave from its rest position.
4%
Where are the vibrations on transverse waves? The vibrations are at right angles to the direction of wave travel.
4%
Where are the vibrations on longitudinal waves? The vibrations are parallel to the direction of wave travel.
4%
What direction do water waves go? Water particles vibrate up and down.
4%
What are waves? Waves can be described as oscillations or vibrations about a rest position.
4%
Frequency X Wavelength = ?? Wavespeed (v)
4%
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