Practice Amplitude (a): The Size Of The Disturbance (5.1.3) - Waves, Sound & Light, and Introduction to Magnetism
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Amplitude (A): The Size of the Disturbance

Practice - Amplitude (A): The Size of the Disturbance

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define amplitude in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about how far the peak of a wave goes.

Question 2 Easy

What type of wave has particles that move perpendicular to energy transfer?

💡 Hint: Remember examples like light waves or ocean waves.

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Question 1

What does amplitude measure in a wave?

Distance from wave crest to trough
Maximum displacement from equilibrium
Frequency of the wave cycle

💡 Hint: Consider what it tells you about how much energy the wave carries.

Question 2

True or False: In longitudinal waves, amplitude is related to the height of the wave crest.

True
False

💡 Hint: Differentiate between wave types and their properties.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how varying amplitude affects the sound quality in different acoustic environments.

💡 Hint: Consider how sound travels and interacts with surfaces.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a graph representing a transverse wave with varying amplitudes and explain how each amplitude affects perceived sound.

💡 Hint: Think of height representing volume and energy.

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