Physics Practice Test – Waves (Questions with Answers and Explanations)

A stationary wave pattern is formed by a wave of frequency 40Hz and velocity of 60 cms^-1. What is the distance between adjacent nodes? (JAMB 2017)

A. 0.33 cm   B 1.50 cm    C. 0467 cm    D. 0.75 cm

The diagram below illustrates a mode of vibration of a wire of length 125 cm.

The speed of the waves along the wire is 120 ms^-1. Determine the frequency of the waves. (WASSCE 2023)

A. 24 Hz      B. 192 Hz      C. 240 Hz      D. 286 Hz

A plane progressive wave is represented by the equation Y = A sin 2π (0.3t – 0.2x), where x is in cm and t is in s. Determine its wavelength. (NECO 2023)

A. 0.2 cm   B. 0.3 cm   C. 0.6 cm   D. 3.3 cm

The equation of a wave travelling in a horizontal direction is expressed as y = 15 Sin  (60t – x). What is its wavelength? (JAMB 2012)

A. 60 m     B. 15 m      C. 5 m      D. 2 m

The transverse wave with the longest wavelength is ______ (JAMB 2016)

A. X - rays   B. infrared ray    C. radio wave   D. ultra-violent rays