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Properties of waves

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a.

The diagram shows a transverse wave.

A transverse wave showing various labeled dimensions

Which letter represents the wavelength of the wave?

  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
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b.

A marine research buoy registers 52 complete oscillations of ocean surface waves over a period of 80 seconds. Calculate the frequency of these waves and state the unit.

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c.

Primary (P) seismic waves are longitudinal waves. State one other type of wave that is longitudinal.

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d.

Compare transverse and longitudinal waves by describing the relationship between the direction of oscillation and the direction of wave energy transfer for each wave type.

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