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Representing longitudinal waves

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE Combined Science Edexcel Higher

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6 questions
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  • Q1
    How does a loud speaker move to make a sound wave that moves forwards?
    forwards and backwards
    up and down
    side to side
    30s
  • Q2
    How do air particles move as a sound wave moves forwards through the air?
    forwards and backwards
    side to side
    forwards with the wave
    30s
  • Q3
    A sound wave is an example of a ______ wave.
    Users enter free text
    Type an Answer
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the wave medium of a longitudinal wave travelling along a spring stretched across a table?
    the spring
    the table
    the air
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the maximum displacement of a particle in a wave called?
    frequency
    period
    amplitude
    wavelength
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the name given to the number of complete wave cycles passing a point each second?
    amplitude
    displacement
    period
    frequency
    30s

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