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Periodic Waves AP Physics 2 FRQ

Periodic Waves AP  Physics 2 FRQ – Exam Style Questions etc.

Periodic Waves AP  Physics 2 FRQ

Unit 14: Waves , Sound , and Physical Optics 

Weightage : 15–18%

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Exam Style Practice Questions , Periodic Waves AP  Physics 2 FRQ

Question

Two wave pulses approach each other, as shown in the figure above. The pulse traveling to the right is half the height and twice the width of the pulse traveling to the left. Which of the following best represents the resulting shape when the peaks of the two pulses are at the same location?

Answer/Explanation

Ans:D

Questions The graph below was produced by a microphone in front of a tuning fork. It shows the voltage produced from the microphone as a function of time.

Question(a)

The frequency of the tuning fork is (approximately)
A) 0.004 s               B) 0.020 s                   C) 50Hz                    D) 250 Hz

Answer/Explanation

Ans: D

Solution: f = cycles / seconds

Question(b)

In order to calculate the speed of sound from the graph, you would also need to know
A) pitch               B) wavelength                  C) frequency                  D) volume

Answer/Explanation

Ans:B

Solution: To use v = f λ, you also need the λ

Questions

The figure above shows a transverse wave traveling to the right at a particular instant of time. The period of the wave is 0.2 s.

Question(a)

What is the amplitude of the wave?
A) 4 cm                                 B) 5 cm                            C) 8 cm                                     D) 10 cm

Answer/Explanation

Ans: A

Solution: By inspection.

Question(b)

What is the speed of the wave?
A) 4 cm/s            B) 25 cm/s                C) 50 cm/s                 D) 100 cm/s

Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

Solution: By inspection, the λ is 10 cm. f = 1 / T = 5, Then use v = f λ. 

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