Combined Science GCSE
Transverse Wave
What Transverse Wave means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Transverse Wave
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A wave where the oscillations (vibrations) are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.
A wave where the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.
Topics that use Transverse Wave
- Light and the electromagnetic spectrum (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Waves (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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