O-LevelPhysicsWaves5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q231 Mark

In an experiment using a ripple tank, plane wavefronts arrive at a plane surface. Which row correctly describes the waves after they are reflected from the surface?

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Aspeed of waves larger, wavelength λ shorter

Bspeed of waves smaller, wavelength λ shorter

Cspeed of waves the same, wavelength λ longer

Dspeed of waves the same, wavelength λ the same

✓ Correct answer

D: speed of waves the same, wavelength λ the same

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