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Waves and Sound - SS2 Physics Past Questions and Answers - page 1

1

The amplitude of a wave is a measure of:

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A

The speed of the wave

B

The energy carried by the wave

 

C

The distance between two consecutive crests

D

The time taken for one complete wave cycle

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2

The frequency of a wave is defined as:

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A

The distance between two consecutive troughs

 

B

The number of complete wave cycles passing a point per unit time

 

C

The time taken for one complete wave cycle

 

D

The maximum displacement of a particle from its equilibrium position

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3

The wavelength of a wave is defined as:

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A

The distance between two consecutive troughs

 

 

B

The number of complete wave cycles passing a point per unit time

 

C

The time taken for one complete wave cycle

 

D

The distance between two consecutive crests

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4

In a wave, if the frequency increases, what happens to the wavelength?

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A

It decreases

 

 

B

It increases

 

C

It remains unchanged

 

E

It depends on the medium

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5

Which wave characteristic determines the pitch of a sound wave?

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A

Amplitude

 

B

Frequency

 

C

Wavelength

 

D

Speed

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6

The amplitude of a wave is doubled. What happens to the energy carried by the wave?

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A

It doubles

 

B

It quadruples

 

C

It remains unchanged

 

D

It depends on the frequency

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7

A wave has a frequency of 100 Hz and a wavelength of 2 metres. What is the speed of the wave?

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A

50 m/s

 

B

100 m/s

 

C

200 m/s

 

D

500 m/s

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8

The time period of a wave is defined as:

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A

The distance between two consecutive crests

 

B

The number of complete wave cycles passing a point per unit time

 

C

The time taken for one complete wave cycle

 

D

The maximum displacement of a particle from its equilibrium position

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9

The relationship between wavelength, frequency, and speed of a wave is not correct?

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A

Wavelength = Speed / Frequency

B

Frequency = Speed / Wavelength

 

C

Speed = Wavelength / Frequency

D

Speed = Frequency x Wavelength

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10

In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium vibrate:

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A

In the same direction as the wave propagation

 

B

Perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation

 

C

Along the direction of wave propagation

 

 

D

In a random manner

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