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1
Q

How do waves move?

A

They move in a transverse motion

2
Q

What happens if you stand still in the ocean?

A

You can feel the water move up and down against you

3
Q

What are undulations?

A

Up and down movements

4
Q

At what direction are undulations in a transverse wave to its direction?

A

90 degrees

5
Q

What happens to water waves when they hit a surface?

A

Reflection

6
Q

What happens to two waves that collide in step?

A

Adding

7
Q

What happens to two waves that collide out of step?

A

Cancelling

8
Q

What equipment can we use to show superposition?

A

Ripple tanks

9
Q

When does superposition occur?

A

When waves meet each other and interact

10
Q

What is the amplitude of a wave?

A

The maximum night of a wave

11
Q

What do we use to model a transverse wave?

A

A rope