David Sang and Darrell Hamilton Solutions for Chapter: Properties of Waves, Exercise 4: Exercise 14.3

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David Sang Physics Solutions for Exercise - David Sang and Darrell Hamilton Solutions for Chapter: Properties of Waves, Exercise 4: Exercise 14.3

Attempt the free practice questions on Chapter 14: Properties of Waves, Exercise 4: Exercise 14.3 with hints and solutions to strengthen your understanding. Physics for Cambridge IGCSE workbook solutions are prepared by Experienced Embibe Experts.

Questions from David Sang and Darrell Hamilton Solutions for Chapter: Properties of Waves, Exercise 4: Exercise 14.3 with Hints & Solutions

EASY
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Complete the table to show the names of each of these aspects of waves.

Description Name
Bouncing off a surface  
Changing direction because of a change of speed.  
Spreading out after passing through a gap.  

 

MEDIUM
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

The figure shows the light waves travelling through two different materials, 1 and 2.

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Complete the table to show how the speed wavelength and frequency of the waves change as they are travelling from material 1 into material 2.

Quantity Increases / Decreases / Stays the same
Wave speed  
wavelength   
Frequency  

MEDIUM
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Is this possible to hear the conversation through a partially open door, but not to see the people talking. Explain this using the idea of diffraction.