Practice Definition of a Wave: A Disturbance in Motion - 1.1 | Module 4: Waves (Light and Sound) | IB Board Grade 9 Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a wave?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the example of ripples in a pond.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of wave that requires a medium.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What kind of wave cannot travel through space?

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Question 1

What is the main function of a wave?

  • To transfer energy
  • To transfer matter
  • To remain stationary

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how waves like ripples work.

Question 2

True or False: Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how light from the sun reaches us.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A sound wave travels through air at 343 m/s. If its frequency is 686 Hz, what is its wavelength?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the wave equation and how frequency and wavelength are related.

Question 2

Give a practical example of how understanding wave behavior could be useful in daily life.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about communication and sound in your environment.

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