Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

A teacher demonstrates wave properties by using a ripple tank.
(a)[1]

When a wave moves across the water surface in the ripple tank, the water particles oscillate at right angles to the direction in which the wave travels. State the name for a wave in which the particles vibrate at right angles to the direction of travel.

(b(i))[1]

Complete the sentence about the wave property shown in Fig. 6.1. The wave's change in direction is called [BLANK].

(b(ii))[1]

State why the wave turns as it enters the shallow water.

(b(iii))[3]

Determine the frequency of the wave using the information in Fig. 6.1.

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