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WorksheetsGCSE Waves - RP
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?
1
2
3
4
When a wave travels along a string, what is the wave medium?
the middle point of a wave, halfway along a wavelength
the frequency of the wave
the string
the equilibrium position
In the ripple tank practical, match these terms:
Frequency
Read off the equipment
Oscillations
Measured 10 and divided by 10
Wave speed
Calculated
Wavelength
Just touching the beam
Depth of water
Create the waves
In the vibrating string practical, match these terms:
Wave speed
Measured half then multiplied by 2
Frequency
Read off the equipment
Wavelength
Calculated
Masses
String
Medium
Kept the string taut
In the light/sound demonstration (outside), match these terms:
Stopwatch
Arrives first
Sound
Arrives second
Light
Measured difference in arrival time
Reaction time
Calculated
Speed of sound
Reduced accuracy
