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3 marksProperties of Waves

CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 5(d)

Briefly describe a practical application in which this type of sound wave may be used.

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  1. 5(a)If the length of the wire, L, is 0.4 m, calculate the speed of the waves moving along it.[3 marks]
  2. 5(b)(i)What will happen to the speed of the waves moving along the wire if the tension is doubled (all other factors remaining the same)?[2 marks]
  3. 5(b)(ii)What will happen to the speed of the waves moving along the wire if the length is doubled (all other factors remaining the same)?[1 mark]
  4. 5(c)(i)Determine the following properties of the wave: Amplitude[7 marks]
  5. 5(c)(ii)Determine the following properties of the wave: Wavelength[1 mark]
  6. 5(c)(iii)Determine the following properties of the wave: Frequency[1 mark]
  7. 5(c)(iv)Determine the following properties of the wave: Speed[1 mark]

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