0653.P3.1.02 — Know that for a transverse wave, the direction of vibration is at right angles to the direction of propagation and understand that electroma: past paper questions
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- 0653/43 · October/November 2025 · Q9b[2]
Complete Table 9.1 to describe the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave. Use one word in each gap. Table 9.1 wave direction of compared to direction of propagation transverse at right angles longitudinal
See it on the paper → - 0653/33 · May/June 2025 · Q8e(ii)[2]
The speed of sound in air is 340 m / s. Calculate the wavelength of a sound wave with a frequency of 810 Hz. wavelength = m
See it on the paper → - 0653/42 · May/June 2024 · Q3c(i)[1]
State what is meant by frequency.
See it on the paper → - 0653/32 · February/March 2023 · Q6d(i)[1]
↔ (i) On Fig. 6.4, use a double‑headed arrow (↔ or ) to show one wavelength.
See it on the paper → - 0653/11 · October/November 2022 · Q35[1]
Which quantity is equal to the number of crests of a wave that pass a point in 1.0 s?
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What examiners said
Candidates had to rearrange the equation, v = f × λ, to λ = v ÷ f so that the wavelength of the sound wave could be calculated. Most of the responses were incorrect and did not show any working. Some of these answers were close to being correct. It is possible that some credit could have been gained if working had been shown.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0653/33 Q8(e)(ii) (Cambridge)
The wavelength is the distance between the same point of two successive waves. Some candidates drew accurate double-headed arrows and gained full credit. Others did not take sufficient care, and their double-headed arrows fell short of the required length. These answers did not gain credit.
— Examiner report, February/March 2023, 0653/32 Q6(d)(i) (Cambridge)
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