A seismic shear wave (S-wave) propagates through a layer of bedrock.
What type of wave is a seismic shear wave (S-wave)? (Choose from: Electromagnetic, Longitudinal, Transverse)
The wave is measured to have a frequency of 35 Hz35\text{ Hz}35 Hz and a wavelength of 88 m88\text{ m}88 m. Calculate the wave speed using the equation:
wave speed=frequency×wavelength \text{wave speed} = \text{frequency} \times \text{wavelength} wave speed=frequency×wavelengthWhat is the standard SI unit of wave speed?
14 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 6.1 Waves in air, fluids and solids, covering 6.1.1 Transverse and longitudinal waves, 6.1.2 Properties of waves, 6.1.3 Reflection of waves, 6.1.4 Sound waves (HT only), and 6.1.5 Waves for detection and exploration (HT only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.