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4.1 Wave properties

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Question 46
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A student measures the distance from the first crest to the fifth consecutive crest as 24 cm. The student divides by five and multiplies by the correct frequency. Which change corrects the calculated wave speed?

[1]
A

Multiply the calculated speed by 15\frac{1}{5}51​

B

Multiply the calculated speed by 54\frac{5}{4}45​

C

Multiply the calculated speed by 14\frac{1}{4}41​

D

Multiply the calculated speed by 45\frac{4}{5}54​

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4.1 Wave properties Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /4.1 Wave properties

112 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 4.1 Wave properties, covering 4.1.1 Waves transfer energy and information, 4.1.2 Frequency, wavelength, amplitude, period and wavefronts, 4.1.3 Longitudinal and transverse waves, 4.1.4 The wave speed equations, 4.1.5 Measuring wave velocity, and 4.1.6 Calculating depth or distance from waves. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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