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Water waves

1. Water waves are _______________________ waves

2. On the diagram below, label:
The wavelength
The amplitude

3. Define frequency.
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4. If the frequency is 4Hz, what is the periodic time?
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5. Calculate the speed of the wave if the wavelength is 5cm.
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6. Why is a light bulb needed in a ripple tank?
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7. What type of waves are produced by a :
Rectangular bar ___________________________________
Point source ___________________________________
8. Waves are drawn as lines called ______________________
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Water waves

9. Complete this wave to show what happens when a wave is

reflected by a barrier.

10. What effect (in the above diagram), if any, is there on the
Wavelength ________________________
Speed ________________________
Frequency _________________________

11. Complete this wave to show what happens when a wave passes
over shallow water.

12. What effect (in the above diagram), if any, is there on the
Wavelength ________________________
Speed ________________________
Frequency _________________________
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Water waves

13. Complete this wave to show what happens when a wave passes
through a gap.

14. What effect (in the above diagram), if any, is there on the
Wavelength ________________________
Speed ________________________
Frequency _________________________