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Stationary waves: CAIE A‑Level Physics questions

Every CAIE A-Level Physics exam question on 8.1 Stationary waves, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q5(a)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    2 marks8.1 Stationary waves
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 5(a): Explain how a stationary wave is formed between the vibration generator and the wall. [2]

  2. Q5(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    1 mark8.1 Stationary waves
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 5(b): Calculate the wavelength of the stationary wave shown in Fig. 5.2. wavelength = m [1]

  3. Q5(c)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    2 marks8.1 Stationary waves
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 5(c): Fig. 5.3 shows the stationary wave at time t = 0 when all points on the wave are at their maximum displacements. P Q Fig. 5.3 The period of the wave is 0.16 s.

  4. Q5(d)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    1 mark8.1 Stationary waves
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 5(d): Points R and T on the string are a horizontal distance of 0.30 m apart and in the positions shown in Fig. 5.4. 0.30 m R T Fig. 5.4 State the phase difference be

  5. Q25

    Specimen · Paper 1

    1 mark8.1 Stationary waves
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    Specimen Paper 1, question 25: The diagram shows a steel wire fixed at one end. The other end is attached to a weight hanging over a pulley. wire pulley weight stand oscillator An oscillator

  6. Q4(a)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 2

    2 marks8.1 Stationary waves
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    Specimen Paper 2, question 4(a)(ii): State the principle of superposition. [2]
All 6 questions on Stationary waves, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 2, Q5(a) (2 marks): Explain how a stationary wave is formed between the vibration generator and the wall. [2]
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q5(b) (1 mark): Calculate the wavelength of the stationary wave shown in Fig. 5.2. wavelength = m [1]
  3. June 2024, Paper 2, Q5(c) (2 marks): Fig. 5.3 shows the stationary wave at time t = 0 when all points on the wave are at their maximum displacements. P Q Fig. 5.3 The period of the wave is 0.16 s.
  4. June 2024, Paper 2, Q5(d) (1 mark): Points R and T on the string are a horizontal distance of 0.30 m apart and in the positions shown in Fig. 5.4. 0.30 m R T Fig. 5.4 State the phase difference be
  5. Specimen, Paper 1, Q25 (1 mark): The diagram shows a steel wire fixed at one end. The other end is attached to a weight hanging over a pulley. wire pulley weight stand oscillator An oscillator
  6. Specimen, Paper 2, Q4(a)(ii) (2 marks): State the principle of superposition. [2]

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