Fig. 7.1 shows a transverse wave.
In Fig. 7.1, arrows P, Q, R, S and T indicate distances measured on the wave.
(a)[2]
State the letter P, Q, R, S or T for the arrow that shows:
1. the amplitude of the wave
2. the wavelength of the wave
(b)[3]
Calculate the frequency of the water waves.
(c)[3]
Fig. 7.1 shows a transverse wave. Explain how transverse waves differ from longitudinal waves. You may include a labelled diagram.
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