GCSE 9-1 Physics Topic 4: Waves

Recall one property common among all waves.

Define a transverse wave.

Define a longitudinal wave.

What is amplitude?

What is wavelength?

What is frequency?

What is time period in terms of waves?

what is the equation for time period?

What is the equation for wave speed?

What is the audible range?

What is Ultrasound?

In sound, how is energy transferred?

How do you find the speed of sound in air?

How do you measure the speed of water waves?

what is the calculation for uncertainty?

Describe these uses/advantages of uses of Ultrasound:
(i) Communication between animals