Wave properties and the wave equation

Question 1 of 10

Sound is a transverse wave.

Question 2 of 10

A wave has frequency 50 Hz and wavelength 4 m. Find its speed.

Question 3 of 10

A wave of frequency 10 Hz and wavelength 1 m travels at ___ m/s.

Question 4 of 10

Polarisation is possible only for

Question 5 of 10

Destructive interference occurs when a crest meets a trough.

Question 6 of 10

Describe the behaviour of water waves in a ripple tank when they (a) are reflected at a straight barrier, (b) pass from deep to shallow water, (c) pass through a narrow gap.

Question 7 of 10

A wave of frequency 5 Hz and wavelength 5 m travels at ___ m/s.

Question 8 of 10

The frequency of a wave is

Question 9 of 10

A wave of frequency 20 Hz and wavelength 1 m travels at ___ m/s.

Question 10 of 10

A wave has a period of 0.05 s. Find its frequency.