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6.1 Waves in air, fluids and solids

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Question 1
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Waves may be either transverse or longitudinal.

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Describe the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave.

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b.

Give one example of a transverse wave.

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c.

Give one example of a longitudinal wave.

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d.

State what is meant by the frequency of a 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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