Introduction to Waves - SS3 Physics Past Questions and Answers - page 2
11
Transverse wave particles travel___ to the direction of propagation
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A
Perpendicularly
B
Directly
C
Diagonally
D
Parallel
E
Inwardly
12
Longitudinal wave particles travel___ to the direction of propagation.
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A
Perpendicularly
B
Directly
C
Diagonally
D
Parallel
E
Inwardly
15
Which of the following is not a wave characteristic?
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A
Wavelength
B
Speed
C
Momentum
D
Frequency
E
Amplitude
16
If period is the reciprocal of frequency, this means that
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A
T = 1÷f
B
T = 2 × f
C
T = f2
D
T = f÷2
E
T = √f
17
Lambda (λ) is the unit of measurement of which wave characteristic?
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A
Speed
B
Phase
C
Frequency
D
Wavelength
E
Wavefront
18
The amplitude of a wave is defined as___
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A
the ability of a wave to travel through a void
B
the distance between the origin and the medium
C
the distance between two adjacent crests or troughs along the wave
D
the time taken for the wave to complete one cycle
E
the maximum displacement a particle experiences from its equilibrium
19
The frequency of a wave is measured in___
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Centihertz (CHz)
B
Hertz (Hz)
C
Meters (m)
D
Time (T)
E
Grams (g)
20
Mention and explain any four (4) characteristics of waves.
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