Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

The graph indicates how displacement changes with distance for a progressive wave at a single moment in time. The period of the wave is $91\,\text{ms}$. What can be deduced about the wave?

  • AIt has a velocity of $0.44\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ and a frequency of $11\,\text{Hz}$.
  • BIt has a velocity of $0.55\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ and a wavelength of $5.0\,\text{cm}$.
  • CIt is longitudinal and has a frequency of $11\,\text{Hz}$.
  • DIt is transverse and has a wavelength of $4.0\,\text{cm}$.

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