Properties of Waves Exam-Style Questions
Question 1
Q1. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
Define the term 'frequency' of a wave.
Question 2
Q2. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
State the units of wavelength.
Question 3
Q3. Application of Knowledge (2 marks)
Explain why the pitch of a sound wave is related to its frequency.
Question 4
Q4. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
What is the relationship between the velocity, wavelength, and frequency of a wave?
Question 5
Q5. Application of Knowledge (2 marks)
Give two examples of wave phenomena that can be explained using the wave theory of light.
Question 6
Q6. Calculation (3 marks)
A wave has a frequency of 50 Hz and a wavelength of 2.0 m. Calculate its velocity.
Question 7
Q7. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
Name the two types of longitudinal waves.
Question 8
Q8. Application of Knowledge (2 marks)
Describe how the amplitude of a wave affects its perceived loudness.
Question 9
Q9. Calculation (3 marks)
A wave with a wavelength of 0.60 m travels across a ripple tank at a speed of 1.2 m/s. What is its frequency?
Question 10
Q10. Knowledge Recall and Application (2 marks)
Explain how the superposition principle applies to waves.