Noardin Girl's High School
Physics Form 2: Introduction to Waves Review Questions
Part One: Multiple Choice Questions. Circle the correct answer.
1. In the diagram shown X represents
A. Frequency
B. Periodic time
C. Peak to peak
D. Amplitude
E. Wavelength
2. The diagram shows the cross-section of a water wave. Which distance is the
amplitude of the wave?
3. Which of the following classifies wave X and wave Y?
A. Both waves are transverse.
B. Both waves are longitudinal.
C. Wave X is longitudinal and wave Y is transverse.
D. Wave X is transverse and wave Y is longitudinal
4. A wave has a period of one second. What is its frequency?
A. 2Hz C. 0.5Hz
B. 1Hz D. 0.25Hz
5. A progressive wave has a velocity of 30m/s and a frequency of 4Hz. find its period.
A. 10s B. 0.13s C. 7.5s D. 0.25s
6. The speed of sound in air at 0 C and a frequency of 5Hz is 330m/s. what is the speed
0
of sound in air at 400C?
A. 354m/s B. 345m/s C. 66m/s D. 330m/s
Compiled by A. Risak Ratio, Academic Year 2025.
Noardin Girl's High School
Physics Form 2: Introduction to Waves Review Questions
Part Two: Structured Questions. Answer all the questions in the spaces
provided.
1. Use the words in the box to fill in the empty places. Some of them can be used
repeatedly.
Longitudinal, crest, transverse, distance, troughs, hertz, cycles per second.
a) If the vibrations of the wave are at right angles to the direction of the wave, it is
called _______________
b) If the vibrations of the wave are parallel with the direction of the wave, it is called
a ___________________
c) A water wave is a _______________________ wave and a sound wave is a
________________________ wave.
d) The wavelength of a wave is between two successive ________________
e) Frequency of a vibration is measured in ______________or ___________
2. The diagram shows a fisherman standing in water.
a. In 8 seconds, 4 complete waves pass the fisherman.
Calculate the frequency of the waves and give the unit.
___________________________________________________________
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b. These water waves are transverse waves.
Name one other example of a transverse wave.
____________________________________________________________
c. What is the period of the wave?
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Compiled by A. Risak Ratio, Academic Year 2025.