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Edexcel A-Level Physics AS 2.3.37 Wave Graphs Questions

Practise Edexcel IAL Physics 2.3.37 by reading period, frequency and amplitude from wave graphs, identifying unavailable quantities and inferring particle motion.

Syllabus
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
Course
Physics XPH11/YPH11
Level
AS

Exam points

  • read period, frequency and amplitude from displacement-time wave graphs
  • decide what cannot be found directly from a time graph, such as wavelength
  • infer particle motion at points on a progressive wave from the direction of travel

Edexcel A-Level Physics AS 2.3.37 Wave Graphs Questions question 1

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A graph of displacement against time for a point on a transverse progressive wave is shown.

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A

The amplitude of the wave is 20 cm .

B

The frequency of the wave is 2.5 Hz .

C

The period of the wave is 0.2 s .

D

The wavelength of the wave is 0.4 m .

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