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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 11 · Question 2

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The speed of a wave in deep water depends on its wavelength L and the acceleration of free fall g. What is a possible equation for the speed v of the wave?

  1. Av = \sqrt{\frac{gL}{2\pi}}
  2. Bv = \frac{gL}{4\pi^2}
  3. Cv = 2\pi\sqrt{\frac{g}{L}}
  4. Dv = \frac{2\pi g}{L}

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Correct answer: A. v = \sqrt{\frac{gL}{2\pi}}

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