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