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    This document discusses different types of waves. It defines a wavefront and introduces transverse and longitudinal waves. Key characteristics of waves are described, including amplitude, period, frequency, and wavelength. Examples of transverse waves include water waves and sound waves, while examples of longitudinal waves include sound waves and seismic waves. Graphs are provided to illustrate displacement over time and distance for different types of waves. The relationship between wave speed, wavelength, and frequency is also noted.

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    This document discusses different types of waves. It defines a wavefront and introduces transverse and longitudinal waves. Key characteristics of waves are described, including amplitude, period, frequency, and wavelength. Examples of transverse waves include water waves and sound waves, while examples of longitudinal waves include sound waves and seismic waves. Graphs are provided to illustrate displacement over time and distance for different types of waves. The relationship between wave speed, wavelength, and frequency is also noted.

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    Jus Betik
    This document discusses different types of waves. It defines a wavefront and introduces transverse and longitudinal waves. Key characteristics of waves are described, including amplitude, period, frequency, and wavelength. Examples of transverse waves include water waves and sound waves, while examples of longitudinal waves include sound waves and seismic waves. Graphs are provided to illustrate displacement over time and distance for different types of waves. The relationship between wave speed, wavelength, and frequency is also noted.

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    CHAPTER 1 : WAVES

    1.1 UNDERSTANDING WAVES

    WHAT IS A WAVE?

    WAVEFRONT

    TRANVERSE WAVE LONGITUDINAL WAVE

    AMPLITUDE, a

    PERIOD, T

    FREQUENCY, f

    CHARACTERISTICS: CHARACTERISTICS:
    \\

    WAVELENGTH, λ

    EXAMPLE S OF TRANSVERSE WAVES EXAMPLES OF LONGITUDINAL WAVES


    1) Amplitude, a 1) Amplitude
    2) Period of oscillation, T 2) Wavelength
    EXAMPLE 1 EXAMPLE 2

    DISPLACEMENT-TIME GRAPH OF A WAVE DISPLACEMENT-DISTANCE GRAPH OF WAVE

    EXAMPLE 3

    RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SPEED(v), WAVELENGTH(λ) AND FREQUENCY(f)

    FROM THE GRAPH, WE CAN FIND: FROM THE GRAPH, WE CAN FIND:
    EXERCISE 1.1

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