General properties of waves — Paper 1 · IGCSE Physics (9-1) 0972

22 Which arrow on the graph shows the amplitude of the wave? displacement B A C 0 0 distance D

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Answer: B

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23 In which situation is the wavelength of the wave changed? A light from the Sun passing from air into water B radio waves travelling from an Earth satellite to the Moon C sound reflecting from a wall D water waves passing through a narrow gap

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Answer: A

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21 Ultrasound is used in a hospital to scan a patient. Ultrasound refracts at the boundary between muscle and bone because it travels at a greater speed in bone. Which change takes place when the ultrasound travels from muscle into bone? A The frequency of the wave decreases. B The frequency of the wave increases. C The wavelength of the wave decreases. D The wavelength of the wave increases.

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Answer: D

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22 The diagram shows a cork with a weight attached so that the cork floats upright in water. cork water surface X Y weight Transverse waves travel across the water from X to Y. In which direction do the waves make the cork move? A → ← right and left B ↑↓ up and down C → only to the right D ← only to the left

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Answer: B

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21 The diagram shows wavefronts on the surface of water, viewed from above. region 1 deep water region 2 shallow water Which row is correct for the wavefronts moving from region 1 to region 2? the speeds of name of process the wavefronts in regions 1 and 2 are A diffraction different B diffraction the same C refraction different D refraction the same

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Answer: C

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22 Plane water waves approach a narrow gap in a barrier. Which diagram shows the diffraction pattern that would occur? A B C D

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Answer: C

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25 The diagram shows the electromagnetic spectrum. radio γ-rays X-rays ultraviolet visible light infrared microwaves waves increasing … A word is missing from the label below the spectrum. Which word is missing? A amplitude B frequency C speed D wavelength

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Answer: D

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21 The diagram shows a wave. 8 cm 3 cm 6 cm 4 cm What are the amplitude and the wavelength of this wave? amplitude / cm wavelength / cm A 3 4 B 3 8 C 6 4 D 6 8

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Answer: B

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22 Waves travel more quickly on the surface of water when the water is deep. A stone is dropped at point X into a pool of varying depth. The diagram shows the first three wavefronts on the surface of the pool. The region between X and which labelled point is likely to be the deepest? B wavefronts A X C D

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Answer: C

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26 The graphs show the displacement of particles in sound waves from three sources X, Y and Z. The scales on the graphs are all identical. source X source Y displacement displacement 0 0 0 time 0 time source Z displacement 0 0 time Which sources are producing sound waves with the same pitch? A X and Y only B Y and Z only C X and Z only D X, Y and Z

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Answer: B

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21 The diagram shows a wave. 8 cm 3 cm 6 cm 4 cm What are the amplitude and the wavelength of this wave? amplitude / cm wavelength / cm A 3 4 B 3 8 C 6 4 D 6 8

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Answer: B

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22 Waves travel more quickly on the surface of water when the water is deep. A stone is dropped at point X into a pool of varying depth. The diagram shows the first three wavefronts on the surface of the pool. The region between X and which labelled point is likely to be the deepest? B wavefronts A X C D

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Answer: C

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20 Which row correctly describes light waves? wave type direction of vibrations A longitudinal parallel to direction of wave travel B longitudinal perpendicular to direction of wave travel C transverse parallel to direction of wave travel D transverse perpendicular to direction of wave travel

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Answer: D

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21 The diagram shows two pieces of wood resting in shallow water of constant depth. Straight, parallel wavefronts approach the pieces of wood as indicated. wavefront wood gap wood The gap between the pieces of wood is 2.0 cm wide. The wavefronts are 3.0 cm apart. What is the appearance of the wavefronts after they pass through the gap? A semicircular and 2.0 cm apart B semicircular and 3.0 cm apart C straight and 2.0 cm apart D straight and 3.0 cm apart

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Answer: B

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26 A police car with its siren sounding is stationary in heavy traffic. A pedestrian notices that, although the loudness of the sound produced does not change, the pitch varies. Which row describes the amplitude and the frequency of the sound? amplitude frequency A constant constant B constant varying C varying constant D varying varying

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Answer: B

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17 Which row gives the correct description of a sound wave? action of wave type of wave A transfers energy without transferring matter longitudinal B transfers energy without transferring matter transverse C transfers matter without transferring energy longitudinal D transfers matter without transferring energy transverse

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Answer: A

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18 The diagram shows a wave. 1 displacement 2 4 5 6 0 0 distance 3 Which row correctly indicates the amplitude and the wavelength of the wave? amplitude wavelength A the distance between 1 and 2 the distance between 4 and 5 B the distance between 1 and 2 the distance between 4 and 6 C the distance between 1 and 3 the distance between 4 and 5 D the distance between 1 and 3 the distance between 4 and 6

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Answer: B

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20 The diagram shows a wave. 2.0 displacement / cm 1.0 0 0 4.0 8.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 28.0 –1.0 distance / cm –2.0 Which row is correct? amplitude of wavelength of the wave / cm the wave / cm A 1.0 4.0 B 1.0 8.0 C 2.0 4.0 D 2.0 8.0

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Answer: B

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21 A girl is sitting on a rock in the sea looking at passing waves. She notices that five complete wavelengths pass her in 20 s. What is the frequency of this wave? A 0.25 Hz B 4.0 Hz C 15 Hz D 100 Hz

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Answer: A

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25 Which statement correctly compares radio waves and X-rays? A Radio waves have a longer wavelength and a greater speed in a vacuum. B Radio waves have a longer wavelength and the same speed in a vacuum. C Radio waves have a shorter wavelength and a greater speed in a vacuum. D Radio waves have a shorter wavelength and the same speed in a vacuum.

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Answer: B

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20 The diagram shows a wave. 2.0 displacement / cm 1.0 0 0 4.0 8.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 28.0 –1.0 distance / cm –2.0 Which row is correct? amplitude of wavelength of the wave / cm the wave / cm A 1.0 4.0 B 1.0 8.0 C 2.0 4.0 D 2.0 8.0

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Answer: B

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21 A girl is sitting on a rock in the sea looking at passing waves. She notices that five complete wavelengths pass her in 20 s. What is the frequency of this wave? A 0.25 Hz B 4.0 Hz C 15 Hz D 100 Hz

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Answer: A

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17 The diagrams show graphs of displacement against time for four waves. All the graphs are drawn to the same scale. Which wave has the largest amplitude and the highest frequency? A B displacement displacement 0 0 0 time 0 time C D displacement displacement 0 0 0 time 0 time

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Answer: A

This question in 0972/11 May/June 2023

17 The diagram shows a wave. 8 cm 3 cm 6 cm 4 cm What are the amplitude and the wavelength of this wave? amplitude / cm wavelength / cm A 3 4 B 3 8 C 6 4 D 6 8

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Answer: B

This question in 0972/12 May/June 2023

17 Which statements about waves are correct? 1 Only longitudinal waves can undergo diffraction. 2 All waves can undergo refraction. 3 All waves can undergo reflection. A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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Answer: D

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18 Which quantities relating to a wave on the surface of water can both be measured in metres? A amplitude and frequency B amplitude and wavelength C amplitude and wave speed D frequency and wavelength

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Answer: B

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16 The diagram represents a wave. x y Which row gives the wavelength and the amplitude of the wave? wavelength amplitude A x y B y x y C x 2 x y D 4 2

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Answer: D

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17 Which row describes a seismic P-wave? type of wave direction of vibration A longitudinal parallel to the direction of propagation of the wave B longitudinal perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave C transverse parallel to the direction of propagation of the wave D transverse perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave

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Answer: A

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18 Which diagram shows waves diffracting? A B C D

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Answer: D

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20 Red light of frequency 430  1012 Hz has a wavelength of 700  10–9 m. What is possible for blue light? A a frequency of 190  1012 Hz and a wavelength of 450  10–9 m B a frequency of 190  1012 Hz and a wavelength of 950  10–9 m C a frequency of 670  1012 Hz and a wavelength of 450  10–9 m D a frequency of 670  1012 Hz and a wavelength of 950  10–9 m

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Answer: C

This question in 0972/11 May/June 2024

23 Which description of ultrasound is correct? A longitudinal waves with a frequency greater than 20 000 Hz B longitudinal waves with a frequency less than 20 Hz C transverse waves with a frequency greater than 20 000 Hz D transverse waves with a frequency less than 20 Hz

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Answer: A

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16 The radius of a circular pond is 3.0 m. Circular waves are made at the centre of the pond. There are 10 whole waves between the centre and the edge of the pond and it takes 5.0 s for all 10 waves to reach the edge. What is the wavelength and the frequency of the waves? wavelength / m frequency / Hz A 0.30 0.50 B 0.30 2.0 C 0.60 0.50 D 0.60 2.0

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Answer: B

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17 How does the direction of vibration of a longitudinal wave compare to its direction of propagation and which wave example is longitudinal? direction of vibration compared to direction wave example of propagation A at right angles ultrasound waves B at right angles ultraviolet waves C parallel ultrasound waves D parallel ultraviolet waves

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Answer: C

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23 The frequency of a sound wave increases from 31 000 Hz to 32 000 Hz. What is the nature of the wave and how does it sound to a human with normal hearing? A It is a longitudinal wave with a decreasing pitch. B It is a transverse wave with an increasing pitch. C It is a longitudinal wave that cannot be heard by a human with normal hearing. D It is a transverse wave that cannot be heard by a human with normal hearing.

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Answer: C

This question in 0972/12 May/June 2024

17 Waves travel across the surface of water. What is meant by the amplitude of the wave? A the maximum distance of a water particle from its mean position B how far the wave travels every second C the number of waves passing a point every second D the distance between the top of consecutive waves

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Answer: A

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18 Water waves change direction when they move from shallow water to deep water. new wave direction original wave direction deep water shallow water What is the name of this effect? A diffraction B dispersion C reflection D refraction

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Answer: D

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18 A water wave has a speed of 2.0 m / s. 4.0 complete waves pass a point every 10 seconds. What is the wavelength of the wave? A 0.50 m B 0.80 m C 5.0 m D 8.0 m

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Answer: C

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19 Which row correctly describes the vibrations of a transverse wave and also gives a correct example of a transverse wave? example of a description of vibrations transverse wave A at right angles to the wave direction sound B at right angles to the wave direction water wave C parallel to the wave direction sound D parallel to the wave direction water wave

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Answer: B

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20 The diagram shows a view from above of waves on the surface of a pond after the water has been disturbed at point P. X Y P What are the correct labels for X and Y? X Y A amplitude wavelength B wavefront wavelength C amplitude wavefront D wavefront amplitude

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Answer: B

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23 The amplitude and the frequency of a sound wave both increase. What happens to the loudness and what happens to the pitch of the sound? loudness pitch A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases

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Answer: D

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17 Twelve crests of a water wave pass a boat anchored at sea in a time of 180 s. The distance between consecutive crests of the wave is 10 m. What is the speed of the wave? A 0.056 m / s B 0.67 m / s C 15 m / s D 18 m / s

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Answer: B

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18 The diagrams show examples of wave motion. waves on water waves in air ripple tank drum 1 2 waves on a rope waves in a spring 3 4 Which waves are longitudinal? A 1 only B 2, 3 and 4 C 2 and 3 only D 2 and 4 only

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Answer: D

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23 The diagram shows the ranges of human hearing and of ultrasound waves. range of i} i} i} i} I I i} 1 i} 1 human hearing ultrasound i} i} i} i} i) I i) I I I i 1 I] 1 i} 2 x 10' 2 x 104 Which characteristic of sound waves do the numbers on the diagram refer to? A amplitude in cm B_ frequency in Hz C speed in metres/second D wavelength in metres

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Answer: B

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