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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How do you calculate the wave speed? (meter/second, m/s) | frequency (hertz, Hz) X wavelength (metre, m) |
| What do waves do? | Transmit energy |
| Wavelength has what symbol? | The Greek letter 'lambda' |
| What is frequency? | Frequency is the number of waves that pass each second. |
| Frequency is measured in ...? | Waves per second called Hertz, Hz |
| What are transverse waves? | Transverse waves are vibrations at right angles to direction of travel |
| What are longitudinal waves? | Longitudinal waves are vibrations in the same direction as the direction of travel |