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Q1+2: In a small pool by the beach, 20 small water waves hit a rock every 5 seconds.
1. The frequency of the waves is....
2. The period of the waves is....
3. The time period of a sound wave with a frequency of 200 Hz will be...
4. Which of these is the correct formula for wave speed?
5. Which of these is the standard unit for wave speed?
What are the missing values in this results table from experiments with water waves?
Q9&10.
A team of scientists are visiting a coastal area. They are considering building a power station using ocean waves. The waves typically have the following measurements:
9. What is the frequency of these waves?
10. What is the wavelength of these waves?
Question 1:
Frequency = number of waves per second.
Answer: C. 4 Hz
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Question 2:
Period T=1/frequency
Frequency = 4 Hz, so:
Answer: B. 0.25 s
Question 3:
Time period T=1/frequency
Answer: C. 5 ms
Question 4:
The correct formula for wave speed is:
Answer: B. wave speed = frequency x wavelength
Question 5:
The standard unit for wave speed is meters per second (m/s).
Answer: C. m/s
Question 6:
We use the wave equation:
6. f=2 Hz, λ=8 m
Question 7:
7. f=0.1 Hz, v=10 m/s
Question 8:
8. λ=13 m, v=3.9 m/s
Question 9:
Frequency f=1/Time period
Answer: C. 0.083 Hz
Question 10:
Use the wave equation:
We have v=4 m/s, f=1/12 Hz≈0.0833 Hz.
Answer: D. 48 m