Wave properties, wave speed and wavefront models

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describe the features of waves using the terms amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period and wave speed
distinguish between transverse and longitudinal waves and identify suitable examples, including electromagnetic waves, water waves and sound waves
explain that waves transfer energy and information without transferring matter overall

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interpret diagrams, traces and wavefront models to determine direction of travel, wavelength and relative wave speed

compare qualitative differences between waves in different media, including changes in speed, wavelength and frequency

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