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Physics Worksheet.

Name: ……………………………………………………………………

Topic: Waves

Sub-topic: Longitudinal waves

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

the work must be submitted on Tuesday 15th June 2021.

Study the diagram below.

1. What is the type of wave represented above?

A. Transverse
B. Longitudinal (or ……………….………………….. wave)

Answer: ………………
[2]
2. Why is the wave above also a type of mechanical wave?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
[1]
3. Use lines to draw one diagram to represent the type of wave demonstrated in the diagram above.

[2]
4. In a longitudinal wave the wave length can be taken as distance from middle of one rarefaction to the middle of next rarefaction
or
Distance from the middle of one ………………………………………….. to the …………….…… of next ………………………………….…… [1]

Label rarefactions and compressions in the second diagram. [2]


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