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Question 136

A wave is travelling along a stretched string at a speed of 18 m/s18\text{ m/s}18 m/s.

a.

The wavelength of the wave is 0.45 m0.45\text{ m}0.45 m.

Calculate the frequency of the wave.

frequency=……………………………… \text{frequency} = \dots\dots\dots\dots\dots\dots\dots\dots\dots\dots\dots\dots frequency=………………………………
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b.

The wave on the string is a transverse wave.

Explain what is meant by the term transverse wave motion.

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c.

Draw a diagram that represents a transverse wave travelling from left to right. On your diagram, label:

  • the wavelength
  • the amplitude.
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