Practice Standing Waves and Resonance - C.4 | Theme C: Wave Behaviour | IB Grade 12 Diploma Programme Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are standing waves?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when waves combine.

Question 2

Easy

Define nodes.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider where there is no movement in the wave.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What occurs at the nodes in a standing wave?

  • Maximum displacement
  • Zero displacement
  • Variable displacement

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider where the wave isn't moving.

Question 2

True or False: Resonance only occurs in musical instruments.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about other structures like bridges and buildings.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A string fixed at both ends vibrates with three antinodes. If its length is 2m, what is the wavelength of the standing wave?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how many waves fit into the length of the string.

Question 2

Describe a scenario in which resonance could cause a bridge design to fail during an earthquake. What factors should engineers consider?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the relationship between resonance and external forces acting on structures.

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