CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2007 · Paper 1 · Question Q24
An air column in a tube which is closed at one end vibrates in its fundamental mode. The amplitude of the vibrations of the air can be represented in magnitude and direction at various points by arrows with a dot indicating a very small amplitude. Which diagram BEST represents the oscillation of the air molecules?
- (A)[diagram option — open in Quelpr]
- (B)[diagram option — open in Quelpr]
- (C)[diagram option — open in Quelpr]
- (D)[diagram option — open in Quelpr]
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