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Properties and Wave Behaviour of Waves
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which of the following correctly defines the amplitude of a wave?

  1. The distance between two consecutive crests
  2. The maximum displacement of a particle from its rest position
  3. The number of waves passing a point per second
  4. The distance travelled by a wave in one second
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✓ Answer: BThe maximum displacement of a particle from its rest position
Award 1 mark for identifying amplitude as the maximum displacement from the rest (equilibrium) position. A is incorrect — this describes wavelength. C is incorrect — this describes frequency. D is incorrect — this describes wave speed.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

A student uses a ripple tank to investigate water waves. She measures 12 complete waves passing a fixed point in 4.0 seconds. The wavelength of the waves is 0.05 m. What is the speed of the waves?

  1. 0.15 m/s
  2. 0.60 m/s
  3. 2.4 m/s
  4. 15 m/s
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✓ Answer: A0.15 m/s
Award 1 mark for correct calculation. Frequency = 12 ÷ 4.0 = 3.0 Hz. Speed = frequency × wavelength = 3.0 × 0.05 = 0.15 m/s. B is incorrect — this results from multiplying 12 × 0.05. C is incorrect — this confuses the calculation steps. D is incorrect — this divides wavelength by frequency.
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