iGCSE Physics properties of waves

Which of the following statements about waves is correct?

• Waves can be produced on ropes.

• Waves are a way of transferring energy from place to place.

• There are two types of wave: longitudinal and transverse.

• All of the above.

Which of the following is not a property of all waves?

• echoes

• refraction

• the Doppler effect

• polarisation

Complete the sentence: The amplitude of a wave is

• the time it takes for one complete oscillation of the wave.

• the number of waves per second.

• the maximum displacement from the rest position.

• the distance between two successive points on a wave.

Complete the sentence: The wavelength of a wave is

• the time it takes for one complete oscillation of the wave.

• the number of waves per second.

• the maximum displacement from the rest position.

• the distance between two successive points on a wave.

Which of the following statements best describes a transverse wave?

• a wave that vibrates at right angles to the direction of energy transfer

• a wave that vibrates parallel to the direction of energy transfer

• a sound wave

• a wave that crosses other wavefronts

Which of the following statements best describes a longitudinal wave?

• a wave that vibrates at right angles to the direction of energy transfer

• a wave that vibrates parallel to the direction of energy transfer

• a light wave

• a wave that crosses other wavefronts

Which of the following is a type of longitudinal wave?

• microwave

• radio wave

• sound wave

• Mexican wave

Which of the following is the unit of frequency?

• m/s

• s

• Hz

• m

A wave has a time period of 0.2 s. What is the frequency of the wave?

• 0.2 Hz

• 5 Hz

• 0.2 s

• 5 s

A cyclist rotates the pedals of his bike twice in 1 second. What is the frequency at which he is turning?

• 2 Hz

• 1 Hz

• 0.5 Hz

• 20 Hz