Practice Amplitude (A): The Size of the Disturbance - 5.1.3 | Waves, Sound & Light, and Introduction to Magnetism | IB IMYP Grade 8 Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define amplitude in your own words.

πŸ’‘ 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?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember examples like light waves or ocean waves.

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Interactive Quizzes

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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

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Differentiate between wave types and their properties.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how sound travels and interacts with surfaces.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of height representing volume and energy.

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