CIE iGCSE Co-Ordinated Science P3.1 General properties of waves Exam Style Questions Paper 2
Question
The length of a spring changes when a force is applied to stretch the spring.
The table shows how the length of the spring depends on the force.
What is the length of the spring when the limit of proportionality is reached?
(A) exactly 22 cm
(B) between 31 cm and 35 cm
(C) exactly 35 cm
(D) between 35 cm and 45 cm
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans: B
Question
A light wave travelling in air is refracted as it enters a glass block.
Which row shows the effect on the speed and the wavelength of the light wave as it enters the glass?
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : A
Question
A wave has an amplitude, a frequency and a wavelength.
Three definitions for these quantities are given.
1. the maximum displacement from the rest position
2. the number of wavefronts passing a point in unit time
3. the distance between two adjacent wave crests
Which definition corresponds to each quantity?
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : A
Question
The diagram shows the direction of a wave that passes a particle. The particle is made to vibrate
by the wave. The direction of vibration of the particle is shown.
Which row states the type of wave that passes the particle and gives an example of this type of wave?
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans: B