A geophysicist uses a seismic transmitter to send a primary wave (P-wave) through a layer of limestone.
What type of wave is a seismic P-wave? (Choose from: Electromagnetic, Longitudinal, Transverse)
The wave has a frequency of 55 Hz55\text{ Hz}55 Hz and a wavelength of 64 m64\text{ m}64 m. Calculate the wave speed in the limestone 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.