Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

Fig. 6.1 presents wavefronts of a wave moving towards a narrow gap and then passing through it. The wavelength is $\lambda$.
(a(i))[1]

State the name of the process as the wave travels through the gap.

(a(ii))[3]

On Fig. 6.2, draw three wavefronts for this wave as it approaches the gap and three more as it continues beyond it.

(b)[2]

In the blank column of Table 6.1, insert the numbers 1 to 5 to show the wavelength order. Use 1 for the wave with the shortest wavelength and 5 for the wave with the longest wavelength.

(c(i))[1]

State the speed of radio waves in air.

(c(ii))[3]

Calculate the wavelength of these radio waves.

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