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Question 197

A tuning fork is marked with the number 440. This number represents the frequency of the tuning fork. What is the physical meaning of this frequency?

A

The wavelength of the sound waves produced is 440 m440\text{ m}440 m.

B

The speed of the sound waves produced is 440 m/s440\text{ m/s}440 m/s.

C

The tuning fork vibrates 440 times each second440\text{ times each second}440 times each second.

D

The sound produced by the tuning fork lasts for 440 seconds440\text{ seconds}440 seconds.

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237 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics General properties of waves, covering General properties of waves. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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