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The wave equation

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE Physics Edexcel Foundation

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6 questions
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  • Q1
    Which of these does the speed of a wave moving through a medium depend on?
    The period of the wave.
    The wavelength of the wave.
    The amplitude of the wave.
    The wave medium.
    The frequency of the wave.
    30s
  • Q2
    Match the wave quantity to the correct symbol.
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    30s
  • Q3
    Which of these is the correct relationship between wave speed, wavelength, and frequency?
    wave speed = frequency ÷ wavelength
    wave speed = frequency - wavelength
    wave speed = frequency + wavelength
    wave speed = frequency × wavelength
    30s
  • Q4
    A loudspeaker produces a series of sound waves of different frequencies. Starting with the longest wavelength, put the waves into order of wavelength.
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    30s
  • Q5
    An earthquake produces a wave of wavelength 300 m with a frequency of 6.0 Hz. Calculate the wave speed.
    50 km/s
    36 m/s
    50 m/s
    1.8 km/s
    294 m/s
    30s
  • Q6
    Starting with the fastest wave, put the waves in order of decreasing wave speed.
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