Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

Fig. 4.1 shows a wave on the water’s surface.
(a(i))[1]

Determine the amplitude shown by the wave in Fig. 4.1.

(a(ii))[2]

Determine the frequency of the wave in Fig. 4.1.

(b)[1]

State the name of the wave property shown in Fig. 4.2.

(c(i))[1]

State the name of the wave property shown in Fig. 4.3.

(c(ii))[1]

State one property of the water wave, apart from direction, that changes as it goes from shallow water to deep water.

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