Edexcel IGCSE Physics 3.4 Wave Energy Transfer Questions

A wave carries energy from one place to another and can carry information. Matter does not travel with the wave overall.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Physics 4PH1

Exam points

  • State that waves transfer energy and information without transferring matter overall.
  • Recognize that light waves can carry information in communication systems such as optical fibres.

Edexcel IGCSE Physics 3.4 Wave Energy Transfer Questions question 1

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This question is about optical fibres.

Optical fibres use light waves for communication.

Which of these is a correct statement about waves?

A

waves transfer energy, information and matter

B

waves do not transfer energy, information, or matter

C

waves transfer energy without transferring information or matter

D

waves transfer energy and information without transferring matter

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