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CAIE A-Level Physics 7.1.1 Wave Motion

Practise describing wave motion as transfer of a disturbance through a medium or field, using vibration in ropes, springs or ripple tanks.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Physics 9702
Level
AS

Exam points

  • describe wave motion as the transfer of a disturbance through a medium or field, using vibration in ropes, springs or ripple tanks

7.1.1—What is meant by wave motion as illustrated by vibration in ropes, springs question 1

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A progressive transverse wave travelling from left to right is shown at an instant in time in Fig. 4.1.

Fig. 4.1

Fig. 4.1

R and T are points on the wave.

On Fig. 4.1, draw an arrow at point T to show the direction of movement of point T at the instant shown.

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