Required practical - Waves in fluids (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is the main goal of the ripple tank practical?
What is the main goal of the ripple tank practical?
To see if it can measure wave properties
What does the stroboscope do in this experiment?
What does the stroboscope do in this experiment?
"Freezes" the wave pattern
Why is safety important in this practical?
Why is safety important in this practical?
Water and electricity are dangerous
How do you calculate frequency in this practical?
How do you calculate frequency in this practical?
Count waves in 1 min, divide by 60
Why should you measure across several wave peaks instead of just one?
Why should you measure across several wave peaks instead of just one?
It reduces errors
If frequency is 5 Hz and wavelength is 0.1 m, what is the wave speed using ?
If frequency is 5 Hz and wavelength is 0.1 m, what is the wave speed using ?
0.5 m/s
Why must water depth stay the same across the whole tank?
Why must water depth stay the same across the whole tank?
For waves to travel at constant speed
What happens to wavelength when frequency increases in the ripple tank?
What happens to wavelength when frequency increases in the ripple tank?
Wavelength decreases
What wave speed range should you expect in this experiment?
What wave speed range should you expect in this experiment?
4.5-5.0 m/s
What does measuring across many waves reduce?
What does measuring across many waves reduce?
Percentage errors
What should remain fairly constant in this investigation?
What should remain fairly constant in this investigation?
Wave speed
What is the conclusion about ripple tanks from this practical?
What is the conclusion about ripple tanks from this practical?
They are suitable for measuring waves