C.2 - Wave Model
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Practice Questions
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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?
💡 Hint: Think about how the particles of the wave move relative to the wave itself.
Define wavelength.
💡 Hint: It’s a measure of how far apart wave features are.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of wave has particles that oscillate perpendicular to the direction of propagation?
💡 Hint: Think of how light or water waves behave.
Is constructive interference possible when two waves overlap in phase?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the heights of overlapping waves.
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Challenge Problems
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A sound wave has a frequency of 440 Hz and travels at a speed of 340 m/s. What is its wavelength?
💡 Hint: Remember to rearrange the wave speed formula to solve for wavelength.
In the double-slit experiment, if the distance between slits is 0.5 mm and the distance from the slits to the screen is 2 m, calculate the distance between the first and second bright fringes for a light of wavelength 600 nm.
💡 Hint: Keep track of units and convert as necessary to ensure consistency.
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