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P1 5.2 Measuring waves

Author: Gemma Boyson

BBC Bitesize

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa/waves/generalwavesrev2.shtml

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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa/waves/generalwavesrev1.shtml

P1 5.2 Measuring Waves

A quick tutorial covering the anatomy of a wave

Source: Mrs G Boyson: http://www.knowmia.com/watch/lesson/45484

Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

In this video Paul Andersen compares and contrasts transverse and longitudinal waves. Waves carry energy through oscillations. In transverse waves the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of the wave and in longitudinal they are parallel. Several examples and a simulation are included.

Source: https://youtu.be/pqJzn8Y1HFw?list=PLllVwaZQkS2rxqMXTH-cdE0LIX9Zi_oS1