Exercises - Transverse Pulses, Grade 10 Physics
E - 1. A heavy rope is flicked upwards, creating a single pulse in the rope. Make a drawing of

the rope and indicate the following in your drawing:
(a) The direction of motion of the pulse
(b) Amplitude
(c) Pulse length

(d) Position of rest

E - 2. A pulse has a speed of 2,5m.s$^{−1}$. How far will it have travelled in 6s?

E - 3. A pulse covers a distance of 75cm in 2,5s. What is the speed of the pulse?

E - 4. How long does it take a pulse to cover a distance of 200mm if its speed is 4m.s$^{−1}$?

E - 5. The following position-time graph for a pulse in a slinky spring is given. Draw an accurate sketch graph of the velocity of the pulse against time.

E - 6. The following velocity-time graph for a particle in a medium is given. Draw an accurate sketch graph of the position of the particle vs. time.


E - 7. Describe what happens to a pulse in a slinky spring when:
(a) the slinky spring is tied to a wall.
(b) the slinky spring is loose, i.e. not tied to a wall.
(Draw diagrams to explain your answers.)

E - 8. The following diagrams each show two approaching pulses. Redraw the diagrams to show what type of interference takes place, and label the type of interference.


E - 9. Two pulses, A and B, of identical frequency and amplitude are simultaneously generated in two identical wires of equal mass and length. Wire A is, however, pulled tighter than wire. Which pulse will arrive at the other end first, or will they both arrive at the same time?

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