Edexcel International GCSE Physics

Edexcel International GCSE Physics Properties of Waves Exam Questions

Free Edexcel International GCSE Physics exam questions on Properties of Waves, with mark schemes. Covers transverse and longitudinal waves, the wave equation, reflection, refraction and Doppler effect.

Properties of Waves exam questions

These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 3: Waves, including Properties of Waves. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.

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About Edexcel International GCSE Physics Properties of Waves

This sub-topic covers wave properties.

What you need to know

  • Types Transverse and longitudinal.
  • Equation v = fλ.
  • Behaviour Reflection, refraction and diffraction.

Common mistakes in Properties of Waves

  • Mixing amplitude and wavelength.
  • Wrong frequency units.

Try two Properties of Waves exam-style questions

1. Find v for f = 50 Hz and λ = 2 m. (1 mark)

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100 m/s.

2. Give one example of a longitudinal wave. (1 mark)

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Sound.

Properties of Waves FAQs

What does this cover?

Wave types and properties.

What is the Doppler effect?

Change in observed frequency due to relative motion.