INQUIRY INTO PHYSICS PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026

INQUIRY INTO PHYSICS PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026

◉ Resistance. Answer: Something which slows down the flow


◉ Circuit Rules Answer: Increase voltage = more current will flow
Increase resistance = less current will flow


◉ Series Circuit Answer: Current the same
Voltage = Voltage of all components


◉ Parallel Circuit Answer: Current = Current of all components
Voltage the same


◉ Transverse Wave Diagram Answer:


◉ Longitudinal Wave Diagram Answer:


◉ Examples of Transverse Waves Answer: Electromagnetic Waves
Ripple in Water

, ◉ Examples of Longitudinal Waves Answer: Sound + Ultrasound
Shock Waves


◉ Transverse Wave Answer: Vibrations are at 90° to the direction
energy is transferred


◉ Longitudinal Waves Answer: Vibrations are parallel to the
direction the wave transfers energy


◉ Wave Info Answer: All waves transfer energy and information
without transferring matter


◉ Electromagnetic Waves Answer: Waves have different
wavelengths - continuous spectrum
All transverse - Travel at same speed through a vacuum


◉ Diagram of Electromagnetic Waves Answer:


◉ Uses of Waves Answer: Radio Waves: Communication
Microwaves: Satellite Communication
Infra-Red Radiation: Heating and monitor temperature
Visible Light: Travel though optical fibres + Photography
Ultraviolet Light: Fluorescent Lamps