Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Explain what is meant by a progressive transverse wave. Progressive: Transverse:

(a(ii))[1]

Define frequency.

(b(i))[1]

Fig. 7.1 shows five labelled points. Use Fig. 7.1 to state any two points with a phase difference of zero.

(b(ii))[1]

Fig. 7.1 shows five labelled points. Use Fig. 7.1 to state any two points with a phase difference of $270^{\circ}$.

(c)[3]

The frequency of the wave in (b) is $15\,\text{Hz}$. Calculate the speed of the wave in (b).

(d)[2]

Two waves with the same frequency have amplitudes $1.4\,\text{cm}$ and $2.1\,\text{cm}$. Calculate the ratio $\dfrac{\text{intensity of wave of amplitude }1.4\,\text{cm}}{\text{intensity of wave of amplitude }2.1\,\text{cm}}$.

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