Required practical - Waves in fluids (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards

Measure wave speed, frequency, wavelength accurately

Water and electricity together - electric shock risk

Must be uniform throughout to keep speed constant

Count waves in 1 minute, divide by 60

'Freezes' wave pattern for clearer observation

Measure across several waves, divide by wave count

$v = f \lambda$ (speed = frequency × wavelength)

Decreases (to maintain constant wave speed)

Around 4.5-5.0 m/s

Reduces percentage errors

Remains constant

Suitable, especially for small wavelengths & frequencies