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understand the terms amplitude, frequency, period, speed and wavelength · be able to use the wave equation v = f lambda · be able to describe longitudinal waves in terms of pressure variation and the displacement of molecules · be able to describe transverse waves · be able to draw and interpret graphs representing transverse and longitudinal waves including standing/stationary waves · CORE PRACTICAL 4: Determine the speed of sound in air using a 2-beam oscilloscope, signal generator, speaker and microphone