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Edexcel IGCSE Physics 3.4 Wave energy transfer

Practise explaining what waves transfer, using light and communication examples to separate energy and information from matter.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Physics 4PH1

Exam points

  • state that waves transfer energy or information without transferring matter
  • select correct statements about visible light or optical fibres in a tick-table or MCQ

3.4 Wave energy transfer question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

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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