Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Chapter
Properties of Waves
122 practice questions
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Question 21
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 22
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 23
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Describe two differences between longitudinal and transverse waves.
Question 24
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 25
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State what is meant by a wavefront and explain how it relates to the vibrations of a wave.
Question 26
1 mark · Normal
Answer and check →Which of the following statements is correct for a transverse wave?
- A.The vibrations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer.
- B.The vibrations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.
- C.There are no vibrations in the wave.
- D.The frequency is measured in metres.
Question 27
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The diagram below shows two types of waves on springs.
(a)[2 marks]Wave A and Wave B on springs Label which wave (A or B) is transverse and which is longitudinal.
(b)[2 marks]Explain your answer referring to the movement of the coils relative to the direction of energy transfer.
Question 28
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A wave source produces 8 complete waves every second. Each wave has a wavelength of 0.25 m.
(a)[1 mark]State the frequency of the wave.
(b)[2 marks]Calculate the time period of the wave.
Question 29
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The diagram shows a wave travelling along a rope.
A transverse wave on a rope (a)[2 marks]Mark and label the amplitude (A) and the wavelength (λ) on the diagram.
(b)[1 mark]State what is meant by amplitude.
Question 30
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Describe how the particles in a spring vibrate when a longitudinal wave passes through it. Include reference to the direction of energy transfer.