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Waves in matter

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14 marks
Describe how to investigate the reflection of light by a plane mirror.
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22 marks
Calculate the wavelength of a sound wave of frequency 680 Hz in air (speed 340 m/s).
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33 marks
Explain why microwaves are used for satellite communication.
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43 marks
Explain how a perfect black body absorbs and emits radiation.
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54 marks
Describe how a lens can be used to form a magnified image and give one use.
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62 marks
Calculate the speed of a wave with frequency 50 Hz and wavelength 6.8 m.
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102 marks
Calculate the speed of a wave with frequency 4e+14 Hz and wavelength 7.5e-07 m.
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143 marks
Compare transverse and longitudinal waves, with an example of each.
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186 marks
Describe how to measure the speed of water waves in a ripple tank.
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223 marks
Explain why light refracts when it enters glass from air.
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264 marks
Give one use and one hazard of each of: ultraviolet and X-rays.
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303 marks
Explain how ultrasound is used to measure the depth of the sea.
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