Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

Fig. 7.1 illustrates how particles are displaced in a water wave.
(a(i))[1]

Using the information shown in Fig. 7.1, determine the wave’s wavelength.

(a(ii))[1]

Using the information shown in Fig. 7.1, determine the wave’s amplitude.

(b(i))[2]

Complete three wavefronts on Fig. 7.2 for the waves in shallow water on the right-hand side of the boundary.

(b(ii))[1]

State the term for the process at the boundary in Fig. 7.2.

(c(i))[1]

State the name of one type of electromagnetic wave whose wavelength is shorter than visible light.

(c(ii))[1]

State one use of the type of wave you gave in (c)(i).

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