IB Physics SL C.2.2 Wave Quantities

Practise reading wavelength, amplitude and period from wave graphs and using v = fλ and T = 1/f to connect spatial and temporal descriptions with correct units.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Objective
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Level
SL

Exam points

  • read wavelength between equal-phase points and period between repeated events on the correct axis
  • calculate wave speed with v = fλ after converting frequency, length and time units
  • distinguish particle speed from wave speed and amplitude from peak-to-peak displacement

C.2.2—Wave quantities question 1

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This question is in two parts. Part 1 is about the nuclear model of the atom and radioactive decay. Part 2 is about waves.

Part 1 Nuclear model of the atom and radioactive decay

State the amplitude of wave A.

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