Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

Fig. 7.1 shows a wave travelling along a string.
(a)[4]

Complete the statements about the wave. The wave transfers ................................ . The number of waves per second passing point P is the ................................ . The distance between P and Q is the ................................ . The distance between points Q and R is the ................................ .

(b)[1]

Explain how a transverse wave is different from a longitudinal wave.

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