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G12-Physics-HW
Lesson7-Wave motion Class: Date: / /2025
Part A – Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the correct answer and write it in the space provided.
1. A wave transfers ______ from one place to another without transferring matter.
Answer: ___________
2. In a transverse wave, the particles vibrate:
a) Parallel to wave motion b) In circles c) At right angles d) Randomly
Answer: ___________
3. A longitudinal wave can be demonstrated using a:
a) Rope b) Ripple tank c) Spring d) String
Answer: ___________
4. The distance between two successive crests is called:
a) Amplitude b) Frequency c) Wavelength d) Time period
Answer: ___________
5. The unit of frequency is:
a) m/s b) N c) Hz d) J
Answer: ___________
6. The relationship between speed, wavelength, and frequency is:
a) V = f / λ b) V = λf c) f = λV d) λ = Vf
Answer: ___________
7. The time taken to produce one complete wave is called:
a) Frequency b) Wavelength c) Amplitude d) Time period
Answer: ___________
8. The wave speed depends on:
a) Frequency b) Medium c) Source d) Amplitude
Answer: ___________
9. When a wave reflects, its speed and frequency:
a) Increase b) Decrease c) Remain the same d) Stop
Answer: ___________
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[Link] occurs when:
a) A wave passes through a wide gap b) A wave changes medium
c) A wave bounces back d) A wave spreads around edges
Answer: ___________
Part B – True or False
Write (T) for true and (F) for false.
1. A traveling wave transfers both energy and matter. Answer: _____
2. Water waves are examples of transverse waves. Answer: _____
3. The frequency of the wave and its source are equal. Answer: _____
4. Wavelength is measured in meters (m). Answer: _____
5. During reflection, wavelength changes. Answer: _____
6. In refraction, the frequency of a wave changes. Answer: _____
7. When waves move from deep to shallow water, their speed decreases. Answer:
_____
8. Diffraction causes a wave to change speed. Answer: _____
9. A ripple tank is used to study water waves. Answer: _____
[Link] is the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position. Answer:
_____
Part C – Fill in the Blanks
1. A wave motion is a __________ that transfers energy without transferring matter.
2. In a longitudinal wave, particles vibrate __________ to the direction of travel.
3. The number of waves produced per second is called __________.
4. The unit of amplitude is __________.
5. The formula for wave speed is __________.
6. When a wave passes from one medium to another, it undergoes __________.
7. The bending of waves around obstacles is called __________.
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8. The line connecting all points in a wave crest is called a __________.
9. Frequency and wavelength are __________ proportional.
[Link] reflection, the angle of incidence equals the angle of __________.
Part D – Word Problems / Application
1. A wave has a frequency of 5 Hz and a wavelength of 2 m. Calculate its speed.
Answer: ________________________________________________
2. If a wave travels 12 m in 3 s, find its speed.
Answer: ________________________________________________
3. The frequency of a wave is 10 Hz. Find the time period.
Answer: ________________________________________________
4. A wave travels with a speed of 15 m/s and wavelength 3 m. Find its frequency.
Answer: ________________________________________________
5. Explain why waves slow down when moving from deep to shallow water.
Answer: ________________________________________________
6. A rope wave moves up and down twice per second. What is its frequency?
Answer: ________________________________________________
7. Describe what happens when a wave is reflected from a barrier.
Answer: ________________________________________________
8. In a ripple tank, how does wave behavior change when water becomes shallower?
Answer: ________________________________________________
9. A student observes waves passing through a narrow slit. What phenomenon is this?
Answer: ________________________________________________
[Link] reflection, refraction, and diffraction in terms of direction and wave
properties.
Answer: ________________________________________________
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