Properties of waves

AQA GCSE Physics (8463) — Waves

What You Need to Know

Describe wave motion in terms of amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and period.
Calculate period using the equation: $T = \frac{1}{f}$
Calculate wave speed using the equation: $v = f \lambda$
Identify amplitude and wavelength from diagrams.
Describe methods to measure the speed of sound in air and ripples on water.
Show how changes in velocity, frequency, and wavelength are inter-related (Physics only).
Make observations to identify the suitability of apparatus to measure wave properties (Required practical activity 8).

AQA GCSE Physics (8463) — Waves

Describe wave motion in terms of amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and period.
Calculate period using the equation: $T = \frac{1}{f}$
Calculate wave speed using the equation: $v = f \lambda$
Identify amplitude and wavelength from diagrams.
Describe methods to measure the speed of sound in air and ripples on water.
Show how changes in velocity, frequency, and wavelength are inter-related (Physics only).
Make observations to identify the suitability of apparatus to measure wave properties (Required practical activity 8).