The Wave Equation (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What does wave speed represent?
What does wave speed represent?
Speed at which energy is transferred
A wave has frequency Hz and wavelength m. What is its speed?
A wave has frequency Hz and wavelength m. What is its speed?
m/s
How is the speed of sound in air measured in the described experiment?
How is the speed of sound in air measured in the described experiment?
Distance travelled ÷ time taken
What is a problem with the sound speed experiment?
What is a problem with the sound speed experiment?
Different reaction times
Why is there a delay between seeing cymbals and starting the timer?
Why is there a delay between seeing cymbals and starting the timer?
It takes a fraction of a second
How can errors in the sound speed experiment be reduced?
How can errors in the sound speed experiment be reduced?
Use large number of observers
What is wavelength ()?
What is wavelength ()?
Distance between same points on waves
What is amplitude ()?
What is amplitude ()?
Equilibrium to max displacement
What is frequency ()?
What is frequency ()?
Waves passing a point per second
What is period ()?
What is period ()?
Time for whole wave to pass a point
A wave has frequency Hz. What is its period?
A wave has frequency Hz. What is its period?
s
What happens to wave velocity when frequency increases?
What happens to wave velocity when frequency increases?
Velocity increases