NAME : GROUP :

WAVES

1.1 Understanding Waves

1. Fill in the blank by choosing a word given.

parallel perpendicular rarefaction trough compression crest

a) The wave that travels along the spring consists of a series

(1)…………………..and (2)………………………….

b) A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the vibration of the medium

is (3)…………………….to the direction of propagation of the wave.

c) A transverse wave is produced when the vibration of the medium is

(4)………………….to the direction of propagation of wave.

d) The wavelength is the distance between two adjacent

(5)…………………………or two adjacent (6)………………………..

2. Match the following terms with the meaning given.

Terms Meaning
The displacement of
Wavefront 1 a crest or a trough
from the equilibrium
position of a wave.
The number of waves
Wavelength 2 produced by a source
in one unit time.
The distance between
Amplitude 3 two adjacent points of
the same phase on
wave.
Lines joining all points
Frequency 4 of the same phase.

The measurement of
Wavespeed 5 how a crest is moving
from a fixed point.
Time taken for an
Period 6 oscillation to complete
one cycle.

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1.2 Analysing reflection of waves

1. Diagram 1.1 and 1.2 shows water waves and sound waves propagating towards a
reflector. Complete the diagrams 1.1 and 1.2 to show the phenomena of reflection of
waves.

Diagram 1.1

Diagram 1.2

With reference to diagram 1.1 and 1.2, compare the incident and reflected angle,
wavelength, frequency, speed and direction of propagation of the reflected
wave with the incident wave. Complete the table with a suitable word.

Angle of reflection……………………..the angle of incidence

Wavelength remains unchanged

Frequency

Speed

Direction of the
propagation

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1.3 Analysing refraction of waves

1. Figure below shows the plane waves approaching a convex-shaped shallow area.

(a) Complete the diagram by drawing the wavefront of the waves entering the shallow
area. Label clearly the wavelength in a shallow area with λ1 and in deep area with
λ2.

(b) Complete the table below, to show what happen to wavelength, frequency, speed
and direction of the propagation of wave after the phenomena of refraction.

Wavelength

Frequency

Speed

Direction of the
propagation

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1.4 Analysing diffraction of waves

1. Diagram 1 shows a listener who is able to hear the sound of the radio behind the wall of
a building.

Diagram 1.

Name the wave phenomenon shown in the diagram above _____________________(1)

2. _________________(2) of waves is a phenomenon in which waves _____________(3)

as they pass through a _______________(4) or round an ________________(5).

3. Diagram 3a and 3b shows water waves passing through a narrow gap and a wider gap
respectively.

Diagram 3a Diagram 3b

(a) Complete diagrams 3a and 3b above to show the wave pattern after passing through
the gaps.

(b) Based on your answer in (a) state the relationship between the wavelength , size of the
gaps and the wave pattern formed.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

(c) Compare the water waves before and after passing through the gap in terms of

(i) wavelength :____________________

(ii) Frequency :______________________

(iii) Speed :_________________________

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 (iv) Amplitude :______________________
1.5 Sound Waves

1. Fill in the blanks.

(a) Sound waves are __________________(1) waves .
(b) Sound waves are produced when a vibrating object causes air molecules
around it to ____________(2) and producing a series of ____________(3) and
_______________(4)

2. Diagram 2 shows a tuning fork producing sound waves.

Diagram 2

(a) Label the wavelength.

(b) Label areas of compression and rarefaction.

3. Complete the concept map below.

Low pitch, loud sound, soft sound, high pitch

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 4. Diagram 4 shows a submarine transmitting ultrasonic waves directed at a big rock
on the sea bed. After sometime, the submarine detects the wave again.

DIAGRAM 4

(a) State the wave phenomenon involved.

.................................................................................................................................
.

(b) State 2 reasons why the submarine used ultrasonic wave but not ordinary sound
wave.

1...............................................................................................................................

2...............................................................................................................................

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(c) Calculate the distance of the submarine from the big rock if the submarine
detects the second wave after 1.5 seconds.
[Velocity of ultrasonic wave = 1560 m s-1]

(d) State 2 other applications of sound waves.

1. …………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. ……………………………………………………………………………………………