Question
The diagram shows a wave.
Which dimensions describe the properties of the wave?
P = amplitude, S = speed
P = speed, Q = wavelength
R = amplitude, Q = wavelength
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