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Waves, Light and Sound
Quick questions on General wave properties explained: O-Level Physics
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What is the wave equation?Show answer
The speed of a wave links its frequency and wavelength:
What is q1?Show answer
A wave has speed and wavelength . Calculate its frequency. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
State the difference between a transverse and a longitudinal wave. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain what is meant by a wave transferring energy without transferring matter. [2 marks]
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