Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Electromagnetic waves are used in many ways. On Fig. 5.1, draw one line from each use to the region of the electromagnetic (e-m) spectrum that it belongs to.

(a(ii))[1]

State one advantage of using microwaves instead of radio waves to transmit mobile (cell) phone signals.

(b)[2]

Describe how transverse waves differ from longitudinal waves.

(c(i))[1]

State which wave type P-waves can be modelled as.

(c(ii))[2]

Explain the reason for the change in direction of the P-wave at point X.

(d)[2]

Explain what is causing the average temperature to rise.

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