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1 markProperties of Waves

CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)(ii)

A transverse progressive wave travels along a stretched string from left to right. The shape of part of the string at a particular instant is shown in Figure 2. The frequency of the wave is 15 Hz. Use Figure 2 to determine, for this wave, its amplitude.

phase difference between Points P and Q on the string

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  1. 2(a)(i)amplitude[1 mark]
  2. 2(a)(iii)speed.[2 marks]
  3. 2(b)(i)State the phase difference in the motion of the points on the string labelled X and Y.[1 mark]
  4. 2(b)(ii)Distinguish between the terms 'antinode' and 'node' when used to describe stationary waves on a string.[2 marks]
  5. 2(b)(iii)State the number of antinodes shown on Figure 3.[1 mark]
  6. 2(c)(i)On the grid provided in Figure 4 (page 11), plot a suitable graph to respresent the data.[5 marks]
  7. 2(c)(ii)Hence, determine the frequency of the standing wave.[2 marks]

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