CAIE A-Level Physics AS 7.1.2 The Terms Displacement Amplitude Phase Difference Period Frequency Questions

Distinguish transverse and longitudinal waves by the direction of particle vibration relative to energy transfer.

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Distinguish transverse and longitudinal waves by the direction of particle vibration relative to energy transfer.

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A transverse progressive wave on a string has a wavelength of 12 cm and an amplitude of 1.5 cm . The speed of the wave on the string is $48 \mathrm{~cm} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$ .

What is the distance travelled by a point on the string in a time of 2.0 s ?

12 cm

24 cm

48 cm

$96 \mathrm{~cm}$

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