Waves AQA GCSE

Which type of wave is illustrated in the diagram?

• Longitudinal

• Slinky

• Transverse

• Water

Which letter(s) represents the wavelength of the wave?

• a

• b

• c

• d

• e

What is the amplitude of this wave?

• 0.20 m

• 0.40 m

• 2.0 s

• 4.0 s

What is the time period of this wave?

• 0.20 m

• 0.40 m

• 2.0 s

• 4.0 s

What is the frequency of this wave?

• 0.25 Hz

• 0.50 Hz

• 2.0 s

• 4.0 s

Which of the following is the wave equation used to find wave speed?

• T = 1/f

• f = 1/T

• v = f/λ

• V = f x λ

How many waves are in the diagram?

• 4

• 5

• 4.5

• 9

Max is sitting in his boat observing water waves enter the harbour. He counts 60 waves passing into the harbour in 2 seconds. What is the frequency?

• 30 Hz

• 120 Hz

• 3 Hz

What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude

• peak (crest)

• trough

• wavelength

What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• amplitude

• peak (crest)

• trough

• wavelength