Describing waves
1 mark · EasyState what is meant by a 'wavefront' in physics.
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A line connecting points on a wave that are in phase and the same distance from the source.
Also accept: A line where all vibrations are in phase.; A line joining points of equal phase on a wave.
Common mistakes: Saying just 'the front of a wave' or 'the leading edge'
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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly defines wavefront as a line of points in phase.
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A wavefront is a line connecting points on a wave that are in phase and at the same distance from the source.