O-LevelPhysicsWaves5054/12 · May/June 2025 · Q191 Mark

A cork on the surface of water moves up and down as a wave passes across the surface. The diagram shows how the height of the cork above the average level of the surface varies with time. [Figure 19.1 - Graph of height vs time] The numerical value of the wavelength of this wave is equal to the numerical value of the amplitude of this wave. What is the speed of the wave?

This question uses a diagram from the original paper, which isn't shown here. Open the full paper from the past papers archive to see it.

A1.0 cm/s

B2.0 cm/s

C4.0 cm/s

D8.0 cm/s

✓ Correct answer

C: 4.0 cm/s

Oracle Prep sorts past-paper questions by topic, so you can drill Waves and see which topics are most likely to come up next.

Questions and mark schemes are from past examination papers and remain the copyright of the exam board. How Oracle Prep builds its content