Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

A learner shows three separate ways in which water waves are redirected in a ripple tank. Figures 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 illustrate those three ways.
(a(i))[1]

State the name of the process illustrated in Fig. 7.1.

(a(ii))[1]

State the name of the process illustrated in Fig. 7.2.

(a(iii))[1]

State the name of the process illustrated in Fig. 7.3.

(a(iv))[1]

Give a reason why the waves in Fig. 7.3 change direction as they travel from deep water into shallow water.

(b)[2]

Describe the direction of vibration of particles in a transverse wave.

(c)[2]

Indicate which of the examples are transverse waves. Put a tick (✓) in the box next to each transverse wave.

(d)[3]

Calculate the wavelength of this wave.

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