Describing waves
2 marks · EasyA student creates a wave by quickly moving one end of a rope up and down.
(a)[1 mark]
State the type of wave produced in the rope.
(b)[1 mark]
Give one example of another transverse wave.
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(a) Transverse wave
(b) Light wave
Common mistakes: Saying longitudinal wave for part a
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Marking points
B1 (a) · 1 mark · Says 'transverse wave' for the rope.
B1 (b) · 1 mark · Any correct example: e.g., light, water, electromagnetic wave.
Worked solution
a) The wave is a transverse wave.
b) Example: Light wave.