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Using the wave speed equations

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE Physics Edexcel Higher

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6 questions
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  • Q1
    What is the name for the number of vibrations a wave makes in a second?
    period
    frequency
    wavelength
    amplitude
    30s
  • Q2
    What are the units for wave speed?
    s
    ms
    m
    s/m
    m/s
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of these units cannot be used as a measure of wavelength?
    m
    km
    Hz
    cm
    30s
  • Q4
    What is an equivalent frequency of 330 000 Hz?
    330 mHz
    33 kHz
    33 mHz
    330 kHz
    30s
  • Q5
    A transverse wave and a longitudinal wave have the same speed. Which statement about the waves is correct?
    The frequency of each wave is equal to the wavelength.
    If the frequency of each wave is the same, the wavelength will be the same.
    The transverse wave has a lower frequency than the longitudinal wave.
    The transverse wave has a higher frequency than the longitudinal wave.
    30s
  • Q6
    Put these prefixes in order starting with the smallest.
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