Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

Fig. 5.1 illustrates a wave in the sea moving towards a harbour.
(a(i))[2]

On Fig. 5.1, add three wave crests inside the harbour.

(a(ii))[2]

Describe and explain in what way the wave-crest pattern in this harbour differs from the one you drew in (i).

(b)[2]

Calculate the wavelength for this sound wave in sea water.

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