Understanding Waves

Diagram above shows a wave pattern.

Which of the distances labeled A, B, C or D,

represents one wavelength?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Diagram shows the displacement-time graph of a

wave.

What is the frequency of the wave?

• 0.20 Hz

• 1.25 Hz

• 2.50 Hz

• 5.00 Hz

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Which diagram shows a transverse wave with amplitude 4 cm and wavelength 8 cm?

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Which diagram shows an example of a longitudinal wave?

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A transverse wave and a longitudinal wave can only

be differentiated by

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Direction of propagation

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Diagram shows a displacement-distance graph of a wave

What is the amplitude of the wave, in meter?

• 40

• 16

• 32

• 60

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Diagram shows a displacement-distance graph of a wave.

The frequency of the wave is 5 Hz.

Find the velocity of the wave.

• 4 cm s^-1

• 6 cm s^-1

• 48 cm s^-1

• 20 cm s^-1

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The Diagram shows the wave pattern formed by a dipper ripple tank vibrating at a frequency of 4.0 Hz.

The distance between the crests shown is 20 cm

What is the velocity of the wave?

• 4 cms^-1

• 5 cms^-1

• 16 cms^-1

• 20 cms^-1

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The Diagram shows a pendulum which is displaced to swing with a period of 2 s. It is allowed to swing until it stops.

Which of the following graphs show the oscillation of the

pendulum?

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A slinky is tied to the leg of a table. It is then moved in the direction as shown in the diagram

The distance x is

• Wavelength

• Displacement

• Amplitude

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