1 (a) (i)
Diagram (a) Diagram (b) 1
Rajah (a) Rajah (b)
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Diagram (a) shows the diffracted waves curving at the edge only. 1
Diagram (b) shows the diffracted waves becoming circular waves.
Wavelength of the diffracted waves remains unchanged.
(ii) Diagram (b) will show a bigger effect of diffraction. 1
The narrower the gap, the more obvious is the spreading of waves. 1
(b)
Characteristics Reason
Low density Lighter/less massive string, 2
wave travel faster and
frequency higher
High tension High frequency hence high 2
pitch
Smaller length of the string Produce higher frequency 2
- smaller length of string has
low wavelength
String material: Stainless steel Produce bright sound/ high
corrosion resistance/ Lasting 2
and does not break easily/
Prolong and retain their tone
longer
2
Q is chosen low density, high tension,
smaller length of the string
and its made of steel
(c) (i)
Frequency = Speed
Wavelength
= 3.0 × 108
3.0 × 10-2 1
= 1.0 × 1010 Hz
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(ii) Frequency will remain the same 1 20
Wavelength will decrease 1
Speed will decrease 1
2 (a) Wave is a periodic motion to transfer energy from the centre of 1
vibration
(b) When depth increase, velocity will increase, wavelength increase 4
and higher diffraction happen.
(c)
Properties Reason
Ultrasonic Suitable to detect soft organ 2
Longer wavelength is used Cut down diffraction and 2
increase reflection
Higher amplitude More energy can be reflected 2
Reflection Use different intensity of
reflection to map out the 2
shape of the organ.
C is chosen because ultrasonic with higher wavelength and 2 10
amplitude can give reflection
(d) (i)
Time taken = 1 ×10-4 s 1
3
1cm = 1 × 10-4 s 1 2
15
(ii) 2.33 × 10-5 s 2
(iii) 2km 1
20