Physics Worksheet.

Name: ……………………………………………………………………

Topic: Waves

Sub-topic: Transverse & longitudinal waves Raw Marks = ……………………….. /28

Instructions: - use your physics book and only print if you have a free printer.

the work must be submitted before end of Thursday, 17th June 2021.

1. The illustration below shows a series of transverse waves. Label each part in the space provided.

a. ______________________________

b. ______________________________

c. ______________________________

d. ______________________________

e. ______________________________

f. ______________________________

g. ______________________________
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2. The illustration below shows a series of longitudinal waves. Label each part in the space provided.

a. _____________________________

b. _____________________________

c. _____________________________

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3. Below are a number of series of waves. Underneath each diagram write the numbers of waves in
the series

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Which of the above has: - the biggest amplitude? __________________

- the longest wavelength? ________________

- the shortest wavelength? ________________

- the highest frequency? ___________________

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4. Study the waves below.

A B

Wave ………………. above has more energy. I can tell because it has a ……………… ………………..
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5. Study the waves below.

A B

Wave ………………. above has a higher frequency. I can tell because it has a ………… ……………
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6. Study the following two sound waves.

Wave ………………. above has a higher frequency. I can tell because it has a ………… ……………

Wave ………………. above has a higher pitch. I can tell because it has a …………..… ………………

Wave ………………. above has a lower pitch. I can tell because it has a ………….…… ………...……

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7. A person standing on a boat counts 6 waves hitting the side of the boat in 30 seconds. What is the
frequency of the waves? (show your workings)

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