Paper 3 · waves and simple harmonic motion
Fig. 2.1 shows a snapshot of a water wave's waveform, with particle A at 0.60 m from the origin O. Using the graph, determine the wavelength.
Model answer
1.4 m
Also accepted: 1.4m, 1,4 m
Explanation: Reading the distance between successive peaks (or equivalent points) on Fig. 2.1 gives a wavelength of 1.4 m.
Derived from ZIMSEC Physics Paper 3, November 2002, Q2