C6 & C7
C6 & C7
NAME
1. (a) Define the following terms i) Amplitude ii) principle focus
(b) Describe how you would demonstrate refraction of waves using a ripple tank.
2. (a) Explain the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves, giving an example for
each.
(b) State two differences between sound waves and light waves.
3. (a) A light ray passes from air into glass at an angle of incidence of 40°. The refractive index
of glass is 1.5. Calculate the angle of refraction.
(b) Explain why light changes direction when it enters a denser medium.
4. (a) Arrange the electromagnetic waves in order of increasing wavelength
(b) State one use for each of the following types of electromagnetic waves:
i) X-rays ii) Microwaves
(c) Describe how a digital signal differs from an analogue signal. You may draw a diagram
5. Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of an image by a convex lens when an object is
placed beyond the focal point. describe the nature of the image produced
NAME
1. A student observes waves on the surface of water in a tank. The waves all have the same wavelength.
(a) The student measures the wavelength of the waves by measuring the distance between one peak and
the next peak. Describe a more accurate method for determining the wavelength.
(b) The wavelength of the waves is 4.0cm and their frequency is 6.0Hz. Calculate the wave speed.
(c) State the name and explain what happens to the waves as they move from deep water to shallow
water
2. The figure represents two rays of light striking a thin converging lens. The rays are both parallel to the
principal axis. F2 and F1 are the focal points of the lens.
(a) On Fig. 7.1, continue the path of each ray beyond the lens as far as the screen. [2]
(b) Visible light is a region of the electromagnetic spectrum. State one region of the electromagnetic
spectrum which has waves of longer wavelength than waves of visible light. [1]
(c) Gamma rays are another region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
(i) Describe one use of gamma rays. [1]
(ii) Describe one harmful effect on people of excessive exposure to gamma rays. [1]
(iii) State two properties that are the same for waves in all regions of the e.m. spectrum