Physics GCSE
equivalent points
What equivalent points means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of equivalent points
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Matching points on neighbouring waves, such as crest to the next crest, trough to the next trough, or compression to the next compression.
Topics that use equivalent points
- Properties of waves (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- amplitude
- crossing a boundary
- displacement
- Frequency
- hertz
- longitudinal wave
- measuring many waves
- measuring wavelength and frequency
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