
The wave equation
Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE Combined Science Edexcel Foundation
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- Q1The figure shows the displacement-time graph for a wave. Which of these correctly describe the features of this wave?Users sort answers between categoriesSorting30s
- Q2A student wants to measure the speed of a wave in a spring. Which quantities do they need to measure to calculate the speed?Users sort answers between categoriesSorting30s
- Q3Waves can be produced in a rope by shaking one end up and down. Match the changes to their effects on the wave in the rope.Users link answersLinking30s
- Q4An oscilloscope and microphone are used to display the waveform for a sound wave. What will happen to the waveform if the frequency of the sound wave is increased?The wave shape will not change.The waves will be taller.The waves will be less tall.The wave peaks will be closer together.The wave peaks will be further apart.30s
- Q5On a pond, a ripple travels 0.30 m in 0.40 s. What is the speed of the wave?1.2 m/s0.75 m/s1.0 m/s4.3 m/s30s
- Q6Sound waves travel at 330 m/s in air. How long will it take a sound wave to travel 5.0 km?0.15 s15 s66 s6.6 s150 s30s