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A wave has a frequency of 50 Hz and a wavelength of 0.4 m. Calculate the wave speed.
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v = fλ = 50 × 0.4 = 20 m/s.
(Total for Question 1 is 2 marks)
Describe the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves.
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In transverse waves the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer; in longitudinal waves they are parallel to it.
(Total for Question 2 is 2 marks)
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