Physics 5054 · O Level · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

Fig. 10.1 illustrates a water wave travelling from shallow water into deep water. The wavefronts drawn indicate the crests of the wave.
(a(i))[1]

Determine the wavelength of the wave in the shallow-water region.

(a(ii))[2]

Calculate the frequency of the wave generated.

(a(iii))[2]

Determine the speed of the water wave in the shallow-water region.

(a(iv))[1]

On Fig. 10.2, draw lines to indicate how the wavelength, the frequency and the speed of the water wave change as it moves into deep water.

(a(v))[3]

Draw the wavefronts in deep water on Fig. 10.3.

(b(i))[2]

State the name of four colours in the visible spectrum and arrange them from the smallest wavelength to the largest wavelength.

(b(ii))[4]

Complete Fig. 10.4 to show how a narrow beam is formed from these rays and how a spectrum is formed on the screen. Label your diagram.

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