Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Chapter
Properties of Waves
122 practice questions
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11–20 of 59 · Easy
Question 11
1 mark · Easy
Answer and check →Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal wave?
- A.Light wave
- B.Water wave
- C.Sound wave
- D.Wave on a string
Question 12
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →What is meant by the wavelength of a wave?
Question 13
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →The diagram shows a section of a wave on a rope. Points P, Q, R, and S are marked on the wave.
(a)[1 mark]State the type of wave represented in the diagram if the vibrations are at right angles to the direction of energy transfer.
(b)[1 mark]Define what is meant by a wavefront.
Question 14
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →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)[1 mark]State the number of complete waves passing a point each second.
(b)[1 mark]What is the wavelength of the wave?
Question 15
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Describe two differences between longitudinal and transverse waves.
Question 16
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Complete the sentences about waves:
(a)[1 mark]The number of waves passing a point every second is called the ________.
(b)[1 mark]The distance between one crest and the next crest is called the ________.
Question 17
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State the unit in which the frequency of a wave is measured.
Question 18
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State what is meant by the amplitude of a wave.
Question 19
1 mark · Easy
Answer and check →Which of the following is the usual symbol for wavelength in physics?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
Question 20
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A water wave has a wavelength of 0.8 m. It completes 6 waves every second.
(a)[1 mark]State the frequency of the wave.
(b)[1 mark]How many wavelengths pass a fixed point in 2 seconds?