The particles oscillate perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer. - transverse, The particles oscillate parallel with the direction of energy transfer. - longitudinal, The maximum height of the wave from rest position to the top of a crest. - amplitude, The distance from the top of a crest to the top of the next crest. - wavelength, The number of waves produced in one second. - frequency, The time for one complete wave. - period, The top of a wave - crest or peak, the bottom of a wave - trough,

Waves Definitions N5 Physics

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