Physics GCSE
undisturbed position
What undisturbed position means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of undisturbed position
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Reference: AQA
The rest position of the medium from which displacement is measured out to a crest or down to a trough.
Topics that use undisturbed position
- Properties of waves (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- amplitude
- crossing a boundary
- displacement
- equivalent points
- Frequency
- hertz
- longitudinal wave
- measuring many waves
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