This document outlines syllabus statements from the Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science syllabus regarding general wave properties. It describes wave motion through vibrations in ropes and springs and water waves. It distinguishes between transverse and longitudinal waves, defines key wave terms like speed, frequency, wavelength and amplitude, and provides the equation relating these terms. It also addresses reflection of waves off barriers and changes in wave direction due to changes in speed.

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Statements from Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science syllabus 0653 (for exams in 2016 – 2018)

2. 7.1 General wave properties7.1 General wave properties
1. Describe what is meant by wave motion as
illustrated by vibration in ropes and springs and by
experiments using water waves.
2. Distinguish between transverse and longitudinal
waves and give suitable examples.
3. State the meaning of and use the terms speed,
frequency, wavelength and amplitude.

3. 7.1 General wave properties7.1 General wave properties
4. Recall and use the equation v = f λ
5. Identify how a wave can be reflected off a
plane barrier and can change direction as its speed
changes.