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P2 Waves, Light, Electricity, Magnetism, Electromagnetism and Space

Quick questions on Wave properties and the wave equation - CCEA GCSE Double Award Science

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What is unit slips with frequency?
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Convert kHz and MHz to Hz before using the wave equation (1 kHz = 1000 Hz, 1 MHz = 1000000 Hz).
What is q1?
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State the difference between a transverse and a longitudinal wave. [2 marks]
What is q2?
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A wave has a frequency of 20 Hz20\ \text{Hz} and a wavelength of 1.5 m1.5\ \text{m}. Find its speed. [2 marks]
What is q3?
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What does the amplitude of a wave tell you? [1 mark]

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