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6.1 Waves in air, fluids and solids

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Figure shows a wave travelling along a rope.

Figure: A displacement against distance graph for a wave travelling along a rope

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a.

Name the type of wave shown in Figure.

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b.

Use Figure to determine the wavelength of the wave.

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c.

Use Figure to determine the amplitude of the wave.

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d.

The frequency of the wave is 5.0 Hz. Calculate the speed of the wave.

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6.1 Waves in air, fluids and solids Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /6.1 Waves in air, fluids and solids

40 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.

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