Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Transverse and longitudinal waves

Transverse and longitudinal waves — practice question

(a)[2]

Using the vibrations of points on a wave together with the direction of energy transfer, distinguish between transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

(b)[2]

Describe what is meant by a polarised wave.

(c)

Fig. 5.1 shows the variation with distance $x$ of the displacement $y$ of a transverse wave.

(c(i)1)[1]

Use Fig. 5.1 to find the amplitude of the wave.

(c(i)2)[2]

Use Fig. 5.1 to determine the phase difference between points A and B.

(c(ii))[1]

Find the amplitude of a wave whose intensity is twice that shown in Fig. 5.1.

(ii)[1]

Find the amplitude of a wave whose intensity is twice that shown in Fig. 5.1.

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