Cambridge IGCSE Physics practice

Paper 3 structured question: General properties of waves

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General properties of waves

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Paper 3Theory (Core)6 marks

Wave Behavior in Ripple Tanks

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Describe the behavior of waves in a ripple tank when they encounter a flat surface, a gap, and a change in depth.

a
Describe the behavior of waves when they reflect off a flat surface.
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b
Describe the behavior of waves when they pass through a gap.
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c
Describe the behavior of waves when they move from deeper to shallower water.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

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In a ripple tank, waves are generated and observed as they interact with barriers, gaps, and changes in water depth.

a
State the law of reflection as observed in a ripple tank.
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