iGCSE Physics (0625) General properties of waves Paper 1-2023,2024 and 2025

Question

The diagram shows a wave.

         

Which dimensions describe the properties of the wave?

  1. P = amplitude, S = speed

  2. P = speed, Q = wavelength

  3. R = amplitude, Q = wavelength

  4. R = amplitude, S = wavelength

Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

Question

The diagram represents a wave on a rope.

                                                   

Which type of wave is shown and which labelled arrow shows the wavelength of the wave?

 

type of wave

wavelength

A

longitudinal

X

B

longitudinal

Y

C

transverse

X

D

transverse

Y

Answer/Explanation

Ans: D

Question

The diagrams show water waves in three different situations. The arrows show the direction of travel of the waves.

What does each diagram show?

 

1

2

3

A

diffraction

reflection

refraction

B

diffraction

refraction

reflection

C

reflection

diffraction

refraction

D

reflection

refraction

diffraction

Answer/Explanation

Ans: D

Question 

The diagram shows a wave before it reflects from a barrier.

Which labelled section of the diagram represents a wavefront?

                                   

Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

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