3.1.1

Wave Basics

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Waves - Examples

Waves transfer energy from one place to another without transferring matter. Wave motion (the movement of waves) can be shown by the vibrations of a spring or by water waves.

Springs - transverse waves

  • Hold one end of a horizontal spring in a fixed position and move the other end of the spring up and down.
  • We can observe a wave moving from the end we are holding towards the fixed end of the spring.

Water

  • When a wave travels along the surface of water, a cork floating on the surface of the water will only move up and down as the wave passes.

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1Forces & Motion

1.1Basics of Motion

1.2Forces

1.3Effects of Forces

1.4Stopping Distance

1.5Forces & Elasticity

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3Waves

4Energy Resources & Energy Transfers

5Solids, Liquids & Gases

6Magnetism & Electromagnetism

7Radioactivity & Particles

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