Measuring the Speed of Waves (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What distance from a solid wall is recommended for the echo method to measure sound speed?
What distance from a solid wall is recommended for the echo method to measure sound speed?
~50m
Which formula is used to calculate speed in the echo method for measuring sound in air?
Which formula is used to calculate speed in the echo method for measuring sound in air?
speed = distance/time
What equipment is used in Method 2 for measuring the speed of sound in air?
What equipment is used in Method 2 for measuring the speed of sound in air?
Two microphones and a datalogger
What is recorded when using two microphones to measure the speed of sound?
What is recorded when using two microphones to measure the speed of sound?
Time difference between microphones
What frequency should the stroboscope have when measuring water wave speed?
What frequency should the stroboscope have when measuring water wave speed?
The same frequency as the water waves
What distance is measured when using a stroboscope to measure water wave speed?
What distance is measured when using a stroboscope to measure water wave speed?
Distance between the 'fixed' ripples
Which formula is used with the stroboscope method for measuring water wave speed?
Which formula is used with the stroboscope method for measuring water wave speed?
What is the unit for wave speed in the equation ?
What is the unit for wave speed in the equation ?
metres per second (m/s)
What is the unit for frequency in the wave equation ?
What is the unit for frequency in the wave equation ?
hertz (Hz)
What is the unit for wavelength in the wave equation ?
What is the unit for wavelength in the wave equation ?
metres (m)
How should the pencil be moved in Method 2 for measuring water wave speed?
How should the pencil be moved in Method 2 for measuring water wave speed?
At the same speed as a wavefront
Which formula is used with the pencil method for measuring water wave speed?
Which formula is used with the pencil method for measuring water wave speed?
speed = distance/time