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

Transverse and longitudinal waves — practice question

A transverse water wave has frequency $15\,\text{Hz}$, wavelength $0.12\,\text{m}$ and amplitude $4.0\,\text{mm}$. $P$ is a water particle that starts at the crest of the wave, as shown. What total vertical distance does $P$ travel in a time of $0.5\,\text{s}$?

  • A$30\,\text{mm}$
  • B$60\,\text{mm}$
  • C$120\,\text{mm}$
  • D$900\,\text{mm}$

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