Characteristic of waves practice exercise 1

Course: Grade 9 Integrated Science - Force and Energy - Waves

Quiz Questions (14 questions)

Question 1
A wave completes 25 oscillations in 5 seconds. Calculate the frequency of the wave. (2 marks)
Question 2
A wave completes 25 oscillations in 5 seconds. Calculate the frequency of the wave. (2 marks)
Question 3
A wave has a frequency of 10 Hz. Calculate its period. (2 marks)
Question 4
Define amplitude of a wave. (1 mark)
Question 5
Define frequency in relation to waves. (1 mark)
Question 6
Define period of a wave.  (1 mark)
Question 7
From the diagram, a sound wave has a speed of 340 m/s and a frequency of 200 Hz. Calculate its wavelength.  (2 marks)
Question 8
From the diagram, a sound wave has a speed of 340 m/s and a frequency of 200 Hz. Calculate its wavelength.  (2 marks)
Question 9
The diagram of a wave shows that the wavelength is 3 m. If the frequency is 2 Hz, calculate the speed of the wave. (2 marks)
Question 10
The diagram of a wave shows that the wavelength is 3 m. If the frequency is 2 Hz, calculate the speed of the wave. (2 marks)
Question 11
The displacement-time graph of a wave shows a crest 4 cm above the equilibrium position. Determine the amplitude of the wave. (1 mark)
Question 12
The displacement-time graph of a wave shows a crest 4 cm above the equilibrium position. Determine the amplitude of the wave. (1 mark)
Question 13
What does the term speed of a wave mean.  (1 mark)
Question 14
What is meant by wavelength of a wave. (1 mark)

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