IB Physics HL C.2.1 Wave Energy Transfer Question Bank
Practise IB Physics HL C.2.1 by calculating wave intensity and power and modelling converter output from amplitude, speed and geometry.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Physics HL
- Level
- HL
Exam points
- Scale wave power or intensity when amplitude, speed, distance or aperture changes.
- Calculate converter output from wave amplitude, density, speed, width and efficiency.
- Use travelling-wave energy features to compare standing-wave and propagation behaviour.
C.2.1—Wave energy transfer question 1
[Maximum number: 2]
Outline what is meant by a travelling wave.
The transfer/propagation of energy/momentum/information
Through oscillations/vibrations of medium/fields
Positions of maximum and minimum amplitude OR crests and troughs travel through a medium
Marking guidance:
[2 max]
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