Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

A student carries out an investigation into wave properties by using surface waves in a tank of water to demonstrate them.
(a(i))[1]

State the name of the effect illustrated in Fig. 6.1.

(a(ii))[2]

Describe how one of these properties alters.

(b)[3]

Calculate the frequency of the waves.

(c(i))[1]

State one other example of a transverse wave.

(c(ii))[2]

Describe the way particles vibrate in a transverse wave.

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