Physics 5054 · O Level · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

A microwave signal is sent from a transmitter on the Earth’s surface to a satellite in orbit, and it is then sent straight back to Earth.
(a)[2]

A pulse of microwaves leaves the transmitter and returns to it 0.24 s later. The speed of microwaves is $3.0 \times 10^8\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. Calculate the distance from the transmitter on the Earth to the satellite.

(b(i))[2]

Put ticks (✓) in the table in Fig. 5.1 to indicate whether microwaves and sound waves are longitudinal or transverse, and to show whether they are electromagnetic.

(b(ii))[1]

A compression is found in a longitudinal wave. Describe what is meant by a compression.

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