Physics 5054 · O Level · General properties of waves
General properties of waves — practice question
Fig. 4.1 illustrates a wave on a rope, while Fig. 4.2 illustrates a wave on a spring. In each case, the arrows show the direction of travel.
Fig. 4.1 is a transverse wave on a rope.
Fig. 4.2 is a longitudinal wave on a spring, with point X shown.
(a(i))[1]
State the wave type shown in each of the two diagrams.
Fig. 4.1
Fig. 4.2
(a(ii))[1]
On Fig. 4.1, draw a wave with a lower frequency than the one shown.
(a(iii))[1]
Describe how point X on the spring in Fig. 4.2 moves as the wave travels past.
(b)[3]
Table 4.1 contains some statements that a student has written about waves.
His teacher circles each error.
Write a suitable correction for every mistake in Table 4.1. One has been completed for you.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Fig. 4.1 is transverse and Fig. 4.2 is longitudinal” …