Physics Unit 3 Test on Properties of Waves
Waves
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1. Which of these effects describes the change in pitch we hear when a fast moving motorbike goes past? (1)
total internal reflection
refraction
reflection
Doppler
2. Which property of the sound wave should be increased in order to make a higher pitched sound? (1)
amplitude
frequency
speed
wavelength
3. The diagram shows a wave on the sea.
(i) Which letter shows the wavelength of the wave? (1)
A
B
C
D
(ii) Which letter shows the amplitude of the wave? (1)
A
B
C
D
4. What is meant by the term wavelength? (1)
5. Sound waves travel as longitudinal waves. Other waves are transverse. Give an example of a transverse wave. (1)
Physics Unit 3 Test on Properties of Waves
Waves
6.(i) The frequency of sound wave P is 250 Hz. Find the time period of sound wave P. (1)
time period = .............................................................. s
(ii) Find the frequency of sound wave Q. (1)
frequency = .............................................................. Hz
7. (a) A teacher demonstrates different types of wave. He uses a spring to demonstrate longitudinal waves.
(i) Draw arrows on the diagram to show the directions in which the teacher moves his hand. (1)
(ii) Give an example of a longitudinal wave. (1)
(b) The teacher then demonstrates transverse waves.
He fixes a vertical rod in a pond.
He places a small wooden ring on the rod.
The ring floats on the water and moves up and down the rod as waves go past.
(i) On the diagram, draw a line to show one wavelength. Label your line with the letter W. (1)
Physics Unit 3 Test on Properties of Waves
Waves
(ii) The distance from P to Q is 5.0 cm. Determine the amplitude of the wave. (1)
amplitude = ............................................... cm
(iii) The wooden ring reaches point P every 15 s. Calculate the frequency of the wave. Give the unit. (3)
frequency = ............................................... unit ...............................
(iv) Explain how the movement of the wooden ring demonstrates that this wave is transverse. (2)
(v) The wave shown is a water wave. Give a different example of a transverse wave. (1)
8. (a) State the equation linking wave speed, frequency and wavelength. (1)
(b) The speed of radio waves is 300 000 000 m/s. A radio wave has a frequency of 31 MHz. Calculate the wavelength of
this radio wave.
(1 MHz ¿ 1 ×108 Hz) (3)
(c) A sound wave and a radio wave have the same wavelength. State why they have different frequencies. (1)
Physics Unit 3 Test on Properties of Waves
Waves
(d) State a similarity and a difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave. (2)
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Total for paper = 25 marks
