Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

(a(i))[1]

State which letter P, Q, R, S or T on Fig. 6.1 shows the wavelength of the water wave.

(a(ii))[1]

State which letter P, Q, R, S or T on Fig. 6.1 shows the amplitude of the water wave.

(a(iii))[1]

State what the term frequency of a wave means.

(b)[4]

Describe how the students use the setup in Fig. 6.2 to find the speed of sound in air.

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