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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Section

What are wavefronts?

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  1. Question 1

    1 mark · Easy

    State the unit of frequency.

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  2. Question 2

    1 mark · Easy

    Define amplitude as used in describing waves.

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  3. Question 3

    1 mark · Easy

    Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal wave?

    1. A.Light wave
    2. B.Water wave
    3. C.Sound wave
    4. D.Wave on a string
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  4. Question 4

    1 mark · Easy

    What is meant by the wavelength of a wave?

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  5. Question 5

    2 marks · Easy

    The diagram shows a section of a wave on a rope. Points P, Q, R, and S are marked on the wave.

    (a)

    State the type of wave represented in the diagram if the vibrations are at right angles to the direction of energy transfer.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Define what is meant by a wavefront.

    [1 mark]
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  6. Question 6

    2 marks · Easy

    A wave travels through water. The frequency of the wave is 2 Hz. Each wave travels a distance of 1.5 m in 1 second.

    (a)

    State the number of complete waves passing a point each second.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    What is the wavelength of the wave?

    [1 mark]
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  7. Question 7

    2 marks · Easy

    Describe two differences between longitudinal and transverse waves.

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  8. Question 8

    2 marks · Easy

    Complete the sentences about waves:

    (a)

    The number of waves passing a point every second is called the ________.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    The distance between one crest and the next crest is called the ________.

    [1 mark]
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  9. Question 9

    2 marks · Normal

    State what is meant by a wavefront and explain how it relates to the vibrations of a wave.

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  10. Question 10

    1 mark · Normal

    Which of the following statements is correct for a transverse wave?

    1. A.The vibrations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer.
    2. B.The vibrations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.
    3. C.There are no vibrations in the wave.
    4. D.The frequency is measured in metres.
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