Physics Class 10 Chapter 12: Waves

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• Class 10
• Physics
• Unit 12
• Book pages 75-92
• FBISE SSC-II

Chapter summary

Chapter 12 of Physics for Class 10 is called "Waves". It covers 12 learning outcomes of the Federal Board syllabus. You will learn to: prove that waves transfer energy without transferring matter.; describe what is meant by wave motion.. Parhayi.com has 176 MCQs, 37 short questions and 16 long questions for this chapter.

Topics in this chapter

• Prove that waves transfer energy without transferring matter.
• Describe what is meant by wave motion.
• Describe the features of a wave.
• Define the terms frequency, wavelength, and amplitude.
• Recall and apply the equation wave speed = frequency x wavelength (v =fλ).
• Illustrate that for a transverse wave, the direction of vibration is at right angles to the…
• Illustrate that for a longitudinal wave, the direction of vibration is parallel to the…
• Describe how waves can undergo reflection, refraction and diffraction.
• Describe how wavelength affects diffraction at an edge.
• Analyze the phenomenon of tsunamis generated under the surface of water
• Describe how wavelength and gap size affect diffraction through a gap.
• Mixed topics

Sample questions

Try these questions from the chapter. The answers are for Premium students.

1. What happens to the frequency of waves in a ripple tank if the time period of the vibrator is decreased? What happens to the speed? (3 marks)
2. Make wave form of transverse waves. How is energy transferred in a transverse wave? Write briefly. (3 marks)
3. A wave of frequency 500 Hz has a speed of 340 m/s. How far apart are two points which differ in phase by 180° (a crest and the next trough)? (3 marks)

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• 37 short questions with full answers
• 16 long questions with answers
• 9 Learn cards
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Physics explains how the world works, from motion and forces to heat, light and magnets. Learn each idea in simple steps, check the units, and practise numericals every day.