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Wave Anatomy — Transverse Wave

Part of Wave Properties — GCSE Physics

This diagram covers Wave Anatomy — Transverse Wave within Wave Properties for GCSE Physics. Revise Wave Properties in Waves for GCSE Physics with 21 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 2 of 13 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

Topic position

Section 2 of 13

Practice

21 questions

Recall

15 flashcards

Wave Anatomy — Transverse Wave

Transverse wave showing wavelength, amplitude, crest, trough, and particle oscillation perpendicular to wave direction

Figure 1: Key features of a transverse wave

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Energy Without Matter Moving Transverse vs Longitudinal Waves Wave Quantities Using the Wave Equation

Practice Questions for Wave Properties

What do waves transfer from one place to another?

A. Matter only
B. Energy only
C. Both energy and matter
D. Energy without transferring matter

1 markfoundation

Explain the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave.

2 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

What is amplitude?

Maximum displacement from rest position (determines energy/loudness/brightness)

Wave equation

v = fλ (wave speed = frequency × wavelength)

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Energy Without Matter Moving

Transverse vs Longitudinal Waves