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Describe a transverse wave.
See it on the paper →Seismic P-waves are longitudinal waves. Describe a longitudinal wave. 12 (a) (i)
See it on the paper →The polar bear jumps into a pool of water and makes water waves. Fig. 10.1 shows a wave. Y Z distance from source of wave Fig. 10.1 amplitude trough frequency wave speed pitch wavelength Y shows the of the wave. Choose words from the list to identify Y and Z by completing the two sentences.
See it on the paper →Fig. 11.1 shows a diagram of a water wave. On Fig. 11.1, mark the amplitude and the wavelength of the wave using double-headed arrows (↔ or ↕). Label the amplitude A and the wavelength W. surface of water
See it on the paper →A water wave has a wavelength of 0.078 m. The frequency of the wave is 0.50 Hz. Calculate the wave speed. wave speed = m / s
See it on the paper →An infrared wave has a frequency of 2.2 × 10 12 Hz. The speed of light is 3.0 × 10 8 m / s. Calculate the wavelength of the infrared wave. wavelength = m
See it on the paper →On Fig. 12.3 use a double-headed arrow (↔ or ↕) and the letter A to show the amplitude of the wave.
See it on the paper →Comprehensive responses • Some candidates described transverse waves in relation to vibrations of particles and transfer of energy being perpendicular to each other. Limited responses • Some candidates did not refer to vibrations or oscillation of particles. • Some candidates did not refer to direction of travel of the waves. • Some candidates described the wave as travelling parallel to the vibr...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0654/42 Q10(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Wavelength was given correctly more often than amplitude. Switching the two answers around entirely was also common.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0654/32 Q10(a)(iii) (Cambridge)
Carelessly drawn arrows caused marks not to be awarded, for instance, where the wavelength was marked partway down the wave but not to the same point each time. The amplitude was frequently drawn from trough to crest.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0654/43 Q11(a) (Cambridge)
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Determine the wavelength of the wave. wavelength = m
Determine the amplitude of the wave. amplitude = m
See it on the paper →State which letter, A, B, C, D or E, is the amplitude of the wave. letter
See it on the paper →State which letter, A, B, C, D or E, is the wavelength of the wave. letter
See it on the paper →The light from the flame is a transverse wave. Complete the sentences to describe the differences between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave. Transverse waves are produced by vibrations acting to the direction of energy transfer. Longitudinal waves are produced by vibrations acting to the direction of energy tra...
See it on the paper →Ultrasound waves are high frequency sound waves which are longitudinal. X‑rays are transverse waves. Complete the sentences to describe the nature of longitudinal and transverse waves. Longitudinal waves are produced by vibrations that are to the direction of energy transfer. Transverse waves are produced by vibrations...
See it on the paper →Draw straight lines to link each wave term to its definition. term definition amplitude distance between the peaks on consecutive waves frequency maximum displacement of points on a wave wavelength number of waves passing a fixed point per second
See it on the paper →The man counts 15 wavefronts passing a point in 1 minute. Calculate the frequency of the waves in Hz. frequency = Hz
See it on the paper →The wavelength of the water waves is 0.6 m. Use your answer to 6(b)(i) to calculate the speed of the water waves. speed = m / s
See it on the paper →On Fig. 3.3, draw a double headed arrow (↕ or ↔) to show the wavelength of the wave.
See it on the paper →Fig. 3.2 represents a sound wave. Fig. 3.2 Draw one line from each wave property to its description. wave property description amplitude the distance between the tops of two consecutive waves frequency the distance between the top and the middle of a wave wavelength the number of waves passing every second
See it on the paper →State the approximate range of audible frequencies for a healthy human ear. from Hz to Hz
See it on the paper →A student determines the speed of sound in air. State the two measurements that she makes. Describe how she uses these measurements to calculate the speed of sound. measurements description of calculation
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