Grade 10 Physical Sciences · Waves, Sound and Light

Define wave terms

Give the exact meaning of wave words like amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period, crest and compression.

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Question 2.1 · November 2023 · Paper 1 · Provincial · 2 marks

The diagram below represents a transverse wave with the frequency of

1, 5

Hz moving from left to right. Diagram for this question

2.1 Define a transverse wave.(2)

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3. Question 1.5 · November 2022 · Paper 1 · Provincial · 2 marks
Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has only ONE correct answer.
1.5 The number of sound vibrations per second is the:(2)
1. A Period
2. B Frequency
3. C Amplitude
4. D Wavelength
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  Choose the correct optionFrequency is the number of vibrations (waves) per second, measured in hertz (Hz). The period is the time for ONE vibration.
  
  Answer: B
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4. Question 6.1 · November 2022 · Paper 1 · Provincial · 2 marks
The diagram represents the pattern of waves with frequency $30$ Hz, moving from the left to right.
6.1 Define the term transverse wave.(2)
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  Definition of a transverse waveA wave where the movement of particles of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave.
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