Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

(a(i))[1]

State how a stationary wave and a progressive wave differ with respect to energy transfer along the wave.

(a(ii))[1]

State the difference between a stationary wave and a progressive wave in terms of the phase of two adjacent vibrating particles.

(b(i))[1]

State what is meant by an antinode on a stationary wave.

(b(ii))[1]

State the distance between a node and an adjacent antinode.

(b(iii).1)[1]

Determine, for the sound in the tube, the wavelength.

(b(iii).2)[2]

Determine, for the sound in the tube, the frequency.

(b(iv))[2]

Determine the minimum frequency of the sound from the loudspeaker that produces a stationary wave in the tube.

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