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The graph shows a wave on a rope at one instant.
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.1Which of these is a longitudinal wave?
[1 mark] .2Use the graph to determine the amplitude of the wave.
[1 mark] .3Use the graph to determine the wavelength of the wave.
[1 mark] .4Describe the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave.
[2 marks] 4 marksFoundation
A motorbike accelerates from rest to 20 m/s in 8.0 s.
.1Calculate the acceleration of the motorbike.
[2 marks] .2Another bike accelerates at 4.0 m/s² for 3.0 s. Calculate its change in velocity.
[2 marks] 4 marksFoundation
A spring has an unstretched length of 12.0 cm. When a force is applied, its length becomes 15.0 cm. The spring constant is 30 N/m.
.1Calculate the extension of the spring in metres.
[2 marks] .2Calculate the force applied to the spring.
[2 marks] 4 marksFoundation
A student has a mass of 50 kg.
Gravitational field strength = 9.8 N/kg.
.1Calculate the weight of the student.
[2 marks] .2Which of these is a vector quantity?
[1 mark] .3Name an instrument that can be used to measure weight.
[1 mark] 5 marksFoundation
Electromagnetic waves form a continuous spectrum. Radio waves are at one end and gamma rays are at the other.
.1Which type of electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?
[1 mark] .2Name the type of electromagnetic wave that is between X-rays and visible light in the spectrum.
[1 mark] .3What is the same for all electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?
[1 mark] .4Give one use of infrared radiation.
[1 mark] .5What type of wave are all electromagnetic waves?
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