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CSEC Physics · May/June 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 6(c)

A popular radio station broadcasts with a frequency of 100 x 10⁶ Hz. Calculate, in centimetres, the wavelength of the sound waves generated. [ Speed of radio waves = 3.0 x 10⁸ m s⁻¹ ].

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  1. 6(a)(i)Outline THREE differences between 'light waves' and 'sound waves'.[3 marks]
  2. 6(a)(ii)Electromagnetic waves have many properties. Write a paragraph describing at least THREE properties not referred to in Part (a) (i).[3 marks]
  3. 6(b)Calculate the speed of the sound generated.[5 marks]

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