Practice Physical Model - 1.1 | Non-Dispersive Transverse and Longitudinal Waves in 1D & Introduction to Dispersion | Physics-II(Optics & Waves)
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What defines a transverse wave?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the direction of motion versus displacement.

Question 2

Easy

What does the wave speed depend on?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the formula for wave speed.

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Question 1

What is a transverse wave?

  • Wave with vertical displacement
  • Wave with horizontal displacement
  • Wave with no displacement

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how a string is influenced when disturbed.

Question 2

True or False: The wave speed in a string is independent of the tension?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Revisit the wave speed formula.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A string of length 2 m is fixed at both ends with a tension of 50 N. Calculate the wave speed if the mass per unit length is 0.25 kg/m.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember to apply the wave speed formula correctly.

Question 2

Explain how varying the tension in a string affects both wave speed and wave frequency, using the wave equation to support your answer.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use relationships between frequency, wavelength, and speed.

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