Waves - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1979

For the wave motion represented above
The wavelength is given by

A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S
E. T

Question 7:

• JAMB 1980

Any line or section through an advancing wave in which all the particles are in the same phase is called the

A. Wave lenght
B. Wave crest
C. Wave trough
D. Wave amplitude
E. Wave front

Question 8:

• JAMB 1981

The following types of waves are transverse EXCEPT

A. Light waves
B. Radio waves
C. Sound waves
D. Surface waves on water
E. X-rays

Question 9:

• JAMB 1981

The wave motion above has a frequency

A. 0.1Hz
B. 0.2Hz
C. 5Hz
D. 10Hz
E. 100Hz

Question 10:

• JAMB 1982

The combination of sound waves with different frequencies is known as

A. Interference
B. Diffraction
C. Superposition
D. Forced vibration
E. Resonance