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CAIE IGCSE Physics 3.1.8 Use of a Ripple Tank to Show a Questions

Practise describing ripple-tank setups that demonstrate reflection, depth-driven refraction and diffraction at a gap or edge from observed wavefronts.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • Distinguish scalars from vectors by direction and classify common physics quantities.

CAIE IGCSE Physics 3.1.8 Use of a Ripple Tank to Show a Questions question 1

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Question (a)

(a)

Fig. 6.1 shows crests of a plane water wave approaching a barrier with a gap.

Fig. 6.1

Fig. 6.1

On Fig. 6.1, draw three crests of the water wave to the right of the barrier.

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Question (b)

(b)

Fig. 6.2 shows crests of a plane water wave in deep water approaching a region of shallow water.

Fig. 6.2

Fig. 6.2

The water wave moves more slowly in shallow water.
On Fig. 6.2, draw:
1. three crests of the water wave in the shallow water
2. the direction of travel of the wave in the shallow water.

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