O-LevelPhysicsWaves5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2013 · Q191 Mark

The diagram shows a ball floating in a tank of water. Which diagram shows the movement of the ball as the wave passes?

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Adiagram showing the ball oscillating horizontally on the water surface.

Bdiagram showing the ball oscillating horizontally on the water surface around its initial position.

Cdiagram showing the ball oscillating vertically on the water surface.

Ddiagram showing the ball oscillating vertically on the water surface, starting from a lower position.

✓ Correct answer

D: diagram showing the ball oscillating vertically on the water surface, starting from a lower position.

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