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Question 23

Two types of seismic waves are P-waves and S-waves.

a.

State the types of wave that P-waves and S-waves can be modelled as.

P-waves: ________________________

S-waves: ________________________

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b.

The velocity of an S-wave in the Earth's solid crust is 3.6 km/s3.6 \text{ km/s}3.6 km/s and its frequency is 8.0 Hz8.0 \text{ Hz}8.0 Hz.

Calculate the wavelength of this S-wave.

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General properties of waves Questions

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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.

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