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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2018 · Paper 11 · Question 22

9702Progressive waves

A vibration generator produces a progressive wave on a rope. The diagram shows the rope at one instant. The wave travels at a speed of 4.0 m s–1. What are the wavelength and the frequency of the wave?

  1. Awavelength 0.13 m, frequency 15 Hz
  2. Bwavelength 0.13 m, frequency 30 Hz
  3. Cwavelength 0.27 m, frequency 15 Hz
  4. Dwavelength 0.27 m, frequency 30 Hz

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Correct answer: C. wavelength 0.27 m, frequency 15 Hz

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