Practice IB Physics Topic C.2 Wave Model with authentic exam-style questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank focuses on the exact syllabus content for C.2 Wave Model and mirrors Paper 1A, 1B, 2 style where relevant.
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Which of the following is not a transverse wave?
Which property of a wave determines its pitch (for sound) or colour (for light)?
A wave on a string is described by .
(a) the amplitude of the wave.
(b) the period of the wave.
(c) the wavelength.
(d) the type of wave this is.
A wave pulse is reflected from a fixed boundary. Which statement best describes the reflected pulse?
Three statements about the electromagnetic spectrum are:
I. Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves.
II. Radiation with a longer wavelength has greater penetration.
III. Radiation with a higher frequency has greater ionizing power.
Which of the above statements are true?
Light
Water surface wave
Sound
Radio wave
Speed
Amplitude
Wavelength
Frequency
It is inverted and has the same speed
It is upright and travels faster
It is inverted and has a smaller amplitude
It is upright and has the same wavelength
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II, and III
