A wave is moving across the water’s surface in a tank at a speed of $0.15\text{ m s}^{-1}$.
(a)[2]
Calculate the wave’s frequency.
(b(i))[3]
Explain what the term transverse wave motion means.
(b(ii))[3]
Produce a diagram showing a transverse wave moving from left to right across the page. Label both the wavelength and the amplitude on your diagram.
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