Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

A vertical stick is moved up and down in the water at P. Over two seconds, three wave crests travel across the water’s surface. Which statement is correct?

  • ADistance $X$ is the amplitude of the waves.
  • BDistance $Y$ is the wavelength of the waves.
  • CEach circle represents a wavefront.
  • DThe frequency of the waves is $3\,\text{Hz}$.

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