Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Section
Describing waves
16 practice questions
Practice questions
11–16 of 16
Question 11
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State the difference between the direction of vibration of particles in a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave.
Question 12
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The diagram shows a wave on a spring.
A transverse wave (a)[1 mark]On the diagram, clearly label the wavelength.
(b)[1 mark]Mark and label the amplitude.
(c)[1 mark]Explain what is meant by wavelength.
(d)[1 mark]State the symbol for wavelength.
Question 13
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A sound wave has a frequency of 440 Hz. Calculate the time period of this wave. Show your working.
Question 14
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A student uses a slinky spring to demonstrate waves.
(a)[2 marks]Describe how the student could produce a transverse wave using the slinky.
(b)[2 marks]Describe how the student could produce a longitudinal wave using the slinky.
Question 15
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →What is meant by the phase of a wavefront?
Question 16
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The graph below shows the displacement of a point in a wave against time.
Wave displacement vs time (a)[1 mark]State the amplitude of the wave.
(b)[2 marks]Determine the time period of the wave.
(c)[1 mark]Calculate the frequency.