Wave Basics Reflection and Refraction

Six wavefronts are shown in the diagram. What is the wavelength of the wave?

• 5 cm

• 6 cm

• 7.5 cm

• 30 cm

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What is the reflected wave of the incident wave below?

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Which of the following quantities of the wave will be changed during reflection? (Can choose more than one answer)

• Wave speed

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Period

• Travelling direction

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Which of the following quantities of the wave MUST be changed during refraction? (Can choose more than one answer)

• Wave speed

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Period

• Travelling direction

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Which of the following quantities of the wave MUST keep the same during refraction? (Can choose more than one answer)

• Wave speed

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Period

• Travelling direction

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Water waves below travels from deep region to shallow region. What is the refracted waves of the water waves?

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Diffraction occurs if the water waves travels through __________.

• Shallow region

• A gap between barriers

• A floating ball on the water surface

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The diagram shows the diffraction of water waves. If the gap becomes smaller, which diagram correctly shows the new diffracted waves?

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The diagram shows the diffraction of water waves. If the more water is added to the water tank, which diagram correctly shows the new diffracted waves?

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