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Representing transverse waves

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE Physics OCR Higher

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  • Q1
    How does the ball move as the water wave moves forwards?
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    up and down
    forwards with the wave
    forwards and backwards
    30s
  • Q2
    A water wave is an example of a ______ wave.
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    30s
  • Q3
    Is a wave on a rope a transverse wave?
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    no, it is a longitudinal wave
    yes, it is a transverse wave
    no, it is a mechanical wave
    30s
  • Q4
    Where is the rest postion of water in this wave?
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    level with the bottom of the wave
    level with the middle of the wave
    level with the top of the wave
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the amplitude of a water wave?
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    the distance between one wave crest and the next
    the distance between a crest of a wave and a trough
    the distance between a crest of a wave and the rest postion
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the wavelength of a water wave?
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    the distance between one wave crest and the next
    the distance between a crest of a wave and the rest postion
    the distance between a crest of a wave and a trough
    30s

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