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Representing transverse waves

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Representing transverse waves”, from the unit “Measuring waves” (Year 10 Science) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. How does the ball move as the water wave moves forwards?
  2. A water wave is an example of a ___ wave.
  3. Is a wave on a rope a transverse wave?
  4. Where is the rest postion of water in this wave?
  5. What is the amplitude of a water wave?
  6. What is the wavelength of a water wave?
  7. What type of graph is often used to represent a wave?
  8. What is the period of a wave?
  9. What is the distance between two wave crests on a displacement-time graph equal to?
  10. Which statement is true about a displacement-time graph of a wave?
  11. Which equation represents the relationship between frequency and period?
  12. Put these waves in order of frequency, starting with the highest frequency.

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