WAVES QUESTIONS

1a) Describe the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave.

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b) Give one example for each.

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c) Define the following:

i)Amplitude:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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ii)Wavelength:………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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iii)Frequency:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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iv)Wave:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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a) State what type of graph is given:…………………………………………………….............

b) Determine/State the:

i) Amplitude:…………………………………….

ii) Periodic Time:……………………………….

iii) Frequency:…………………………………..

iv) Wave-length if v=1ms¯¹

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c) Sketch the graph which would show you the wavelength.

3a) State the laws of reflection.

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b) State the laws of refraction.

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c) Define the following:

i)Diffraction:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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ii)Superposition:……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4a) Sound waves have a velocity of 300ms¯¹. Find the frequency if the wavelength
is 50cm.

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b) The wave enters a medium where the speed of sound is now 1200ms¯¹. Find
the new: i) f ii) λ.

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