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AQA GCSE HIGHER PHYSICS - Wave Properties and Types

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AQA GCSE Higher Physics: Wave Properties and Types

This tutorial will cover the essential properties of waves, including amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and speed. We will also explore the different types of waves.

What is a Wave?

A wave is a disturbance that travels through a medium or space, transferring energy without transferring matter. Think of a ripple in a pond – the water itself doesn't move very far, but the disturbance (the ripple) travels across the surface.

Wave Properties

Key Relationship:

The speed of a wave (v) is related to its wavelength (?) and frequency (f) by the equation:

v = f?

Types of Waves

1. Transverse Waves:

2. Longitudinal Waves:

Summary

Remember: