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Waves transfer energy

Waves transfer energy

A wave is an oscillation that transfers energy and information from one place to another without transferring matter. The source oscillates, and the disturbance passes from one position to the next.

4.1 Wave properties Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /4.1 Wave properties

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Physics 4.1 Wave properties, covering 4.1.1 Waves transfer energy and information, 4.1.2 Frequency, wavelength, amplitude, period and wavefronts, 4.1.3 Longitudinal and transverse waves, 4.1.4 The wave speed equations, 4.1.5 Measuring wave velocity, and 4.1.6 Calculating depth or distance from waves. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Master the required practical work and core equations early, since both papers can draw on content and maths skills from across the whole specification.

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