The direction of vibration in a type of wave is perpendicular to the direction in which the wave is moving. State the name of this type of wave.
A ripple tank is used to observe the diffraction of water waves. Plane wavefronts move from left to right towards a barrier with a single narrow gap in the center. Describe the shape of the wavefronts after they pass through the gap.
State how the wavelength of the diffracted waves compares to the wavelength of the incident waves.
The wavelength of the water wave is 3.2 cm3.2\text{ cm}3.2 cm. The speed of the wave is 24 cm/s24\text{ cm/s}24 cm/s. Determine the frequency of the wave.
237 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics General properties of waves, covering General properties of waves. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.