Physics 5054 · O Level · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

Fig. 4.1 shows a wave on a string, and the wave is moving to the right.
(a)[2]

Describe how the particles of the string move.

(b)[1]

Determine the wavelength of the wave.

(c(i))[2]

The wave speed is $2.0\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. Calculate the frequency of the wave.

(c(ii))[1]

On Fig. 4.1, draw the string for a time $0.10\,\text{s}$ later than the time shown in Fig. 4.1.

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