Physics 5054 · O Level · General properties of waves
General properties of waves — practice question
Light is a transverse wave because the vibrations act at right angles to the direction of energy transfer.
(a)[2]
Complete the table of Fig. 5.1 so that it shows the vibration direction and the wave type for a sound wave and for a wave on the surface of water in a ripple tank.
(b(i))[1]
Determine the amplitude of the vibration when time $= 0.25\,\text{s}$.
(b(ii))[1]
Describe how the graph demonstrates that the wave frequency remains constant.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Sound: longitudinal; vibrations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer” …