Question 6

The diagram below represents a transverse wave produced by source A.

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6.1 Define the term amplitude of a wave. (2)

6.2 Write down the amplitude, in metres, of this wave. (1)

6.3 Determine the period of this wave. (1)

6.4 Calculate the:

6.4.1 Speed of the wave if the wavelength is 0,8 m (5)

6.4.2 Distance d on the diagram (2)

The diagram below represents the transverse wave produced by source B.

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6.5 How does EACH of the following properties of the wave produced by source B compare to that of the wave produced by source A? Choose from GREATER THAN, SMALLER THAN or EQUAL TO.

6.5.1 Amplitude (1)

6.5.2 Frequency (1)

6.6 Calculate the frequency of the wave produced by source B. (3)

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