Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

Fig. 6.1 illustrates how the displacement of a transverse wave changes with time.
(a(i))[1]

Determine the amplitude of the wave in Fig. 6.1.

(a(ii))[2]

Determine the frequency of the wave in Fig. 6.1.

(b)[3]

Describe the motion of particles in a transverse water wave.

(c)[3]

Calculate the velocity of the wave.

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