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General properties of waves

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Question 28
a.

Sketch a representation of a transverse wave. On your sketch:

  • indicate and label a distance to show the wavelength (λ\lambdaλ),
  • mark and label a crest,
  • mark and label a trough.
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b.

A sound wave passes from air into water. The speed of the wave is faster in water than in air. State what happens to: (i) the frequency of the wave, (ii) the wavelength of the wave.

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c.

State a typical value for the speed of sound in water.

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General properties of waves Questions

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