G3 Science (Physics): General Properties of Waves structured questions
Write answers for General properties of waves and sound, then use the marked parts and worked solutions to check your method.
Learning objectives
- Describe wave generation by vibrating sources, ropes and springs
- Describe ripple-tank waves using wavefronts
- Explain that waves transfer energy
- Explain that wave energy transfer does not transfer matter
- Use amplitude, frequency and wavelength to describe wave motion
- Define and use wave speed and period and interpret wave graphs
- Recall and apply wave speed = frequency × wavelength
- Compare transverse and longitudinal waves and give examples
- Explain sound production by vibration and the need for a medium
- Describe sound using compressions and rarefactions
- Relate sound loudness to amplitude and pitch to frequency
- Explain reflected-sound echoes and use them to measure distance
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