English National Curriculum - Science Science

1. Explore transverse and longitudinal waves

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Describe the differences between transverse and longitudinal waves

State examples of these types of waves

Describe evidence that when waves are moving, it's the wave that moves are not the medium

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longitudinal

A wave with vibrations which are parallel to the direction it travels.

transverse

A wave with vibrations at right angles to the direction it travels.

wave

Disturbances which occur between one point to another in a repeating pattern.

oscillation

A motion which is back and forth in a continual rhythm.

sound waves

Longitudinal waves which travel through water and air.

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