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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q211 Mark

A transverse wave on a rope has wavelength λ and period T. The graph shows the variation of the displacement of the particles of the rope with distance in the direction of travel of the wave at time t = 0. [Figure 21.1] A particle X is labelled. Which graph shows the variation of the displacement of particle X with time t?

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A[Diagram option A]
B[Diagram option B]
C[Diagram option C]
D[Diagram option D]

✓ Correct answer

C: [Diagram option C]

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Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 21.

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