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MYP Physics · 09 · data analysis

Read a wave snapshot

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On a displacement-distance graph, a crest is at x = 1.0 m and the next crest at x = 3.8 m. The crest is 0.60 m above equilibrium. State wavelength and amplitude.

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Identify the useful evidence, process it with units, and make only the conclusion the data supports.

Name the standard relationship first, keep units attached, and show the substitution before the result.

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Displacement–distance wave snapshotA wave snapshot has consecutive crests at 1.0 and 3.8 metres and a crest 0.60 metres above equilibrium.x = 1.0 mx = 3.8 mone crest-to-crest interval0.60 m above equilibrium
Question diagramDisplacement–distance wave snapshot

Use the labelled coordinates and equilibrium line. Identify one horizontal cycle and one maximum vertical displacement.

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