Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Unit
Waves
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Question 21
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →The diagram below shows a wave.
Diagram of a wave showing amplitude and wavelength. (a)[1 mark]Label the amplitude and the wavelength on the diagram.
(b)[1 mark]State what is meant by 'amplitude'.
(c)[1 mark]State what is meant by 'wavelength'.
Question 22
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A 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.
Question 23
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State what is meant by a 'wavefront' in physics.
Question 24
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A spring is pushed and pulled along its length to produce a wave.
(a)[1 mark]Name the type of wave produced.
(b)[1 mark]Give one example of another longitudinal wave.
Question 25
1 mark · Easy
Answer and check →Which statement is true for a longitudinal wave?
- A.The vibrations are parallel to the direction in which the wave travels.
- B.The vibrations are perpendicular to the direction of the wave.
- C.The wavefront moves at right angles to the direction of vibration.
- D.The amplitude is the distance between two troughs.
Question 26
1 mark · Normal
Answer and check →Which of the following is the correct definition of amplitude in a wave?
- A.The maximum displacement of the particles from their resting position
- B.The number of waves passing a point per second
- C.The distance between two crests
- D.The time taken for one full wave to pass a point
Question 27
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A source vibrates and produces 15 waves in 3 seconds.
(a)[2 marks]Calculate the frequency of the wave.
(b)[1 mark]State the unit of frequency.
Question 28
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 29
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 30
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.