Properties of waves

Describe waves using wavelength, frequency, amplitude, period and speed, use the wave equation, and distinguish transverse from longitudinal waves.

⏱ 19 min❓ 8 questions

What you'll be able to do

✔I can define wavelength, frequency, period, amplitude and wave speed with correct units
✔I can use the wave equation v = fλ and the relationship T = 1/f
✔I can distinguish transverse from longitudinal waves and give examples of each

How this works

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What's inside

8 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

🔗Match the pairs — Choose the partner that goes with each item.
🔢Number answer — Work out the answer and type the number.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

Curriculum: AC9S9U04