Work Sheet 1 - Grade 9
Work Sheet 1 - Grade 9
2. A water wavein a shallow tank passes through a gap in a barrier. What happens to the
speed and what happens to the wavelength of the wave as it passes through the gap?
barrier
water
wave
gap
6. What is the number of wavefronts per second that pass a fixed point?
A the amplitude of the wave
B the frequency of the wave
C the speed of the wave
D the wavelength of the wave
B dispersion
C reflection
direction
D refraction
of travel
water wave
9. Which row correctly defines a type of wave and gives a correct example?
10. A water
wave moves quickly in deep water. The wave now enters shallow
water and its speed decreases.
Which row shows what happens to the frequency
of the wave, and what happens to the wavelength
of the wave?
11. A transversewave moves along a rope. The diagram shows the position of
the rope at one particular time.
Which two labelled points are one wavelength apart?
A W and X
B W and Z
C X and Z
D Y and Z
12. The
diagram shows a water wave passing through a gap in a harbour wall.
The wavefronts curve round the wall and reach a small boat in the harbour.
What is the name of this curving effect, and how can the gap be changed so that the
wavefronts do not reach the boat?