Practice Assessments: Applying Your Knowledge - 5.5 | Waves, Sound & Light, and Introduction to Magnetism | IB IMYP Grade 8 Physics
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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between frequency and wavelength.

Question 2

Easy

Draw a simple graph of a transverse wave and label the amplitude.

💡 Hint: Identify the highest point from the rest position in your graph.

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Question 1

What is the wavelength of a wave?

  • The time it takes for one complete cycle
  • The distance between two consecutive points
  • The maximum displacement from rest

💡 Hint: Consider how we define the key properties of waves.

Question 2

True or False: Longitudinal waves require a medium to travel.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall how sound travels through air and other materials.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a sound wave in air with a frequency of 512 Hz, what will its wavelength be? (Speed of sound = 343 m/s)

💡 Hint: Remember to rearrange the speed of sound formula.

Question 2

Design a hybrid experiment that measures both the speed of sound and light, providing a comparative analysis.

💡 Hint: Consider how you might utilize two different sources for sound and light!

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