Measuring the Speed of Waves (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What distance from a solid wall should be used when measuring the speed of sound using an echo?
What distance from a solid wall should be used when measuring the speed of sound using an echo?
~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 does the datalogger record when measuring sound speed with two microphones?
What does the datalogger record when measuring sound speed with two microphones?
The 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 water waves
What should be measured when using a stroboscope to find water wave speed?
What should be measured when using a stroboscope to find water wave speed?
The distance between '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 are the units for wave speed in the wave equation ?
What are the units for wave speed in the wave equation ?
meters per second (m/s)
What are the units for frequency in the wave equation ?
What are the units for frequency in the wave equation ?
hertz (Hz)
What are the units for wavelength in the wave equation ?
What are the units for wavelength in the wave equation ?
meters (m)
In the pencil method for water waves, how should the pencil be moved?
In the pencil method for water waves, how should the pencil be moved?
At the same speed as a wavefront
What should be measured in the pencil method for finding water wave speed?
What should be measured in the pencil method for finding water wave speed?
The time taken to draw the line