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AQA 8465

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AQA Combined Science: Synergy requires observations and measurements of frequency, wavelength and speed for waves in a ripple tank and waves in a solid.

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Interactive Practical · GCSE Physics

Wave speed, frequency and wavelength

Freeze ripple-tank waves and measure ten wavelengths against a rule, then tune a vibration generator to find stationary waves on a string, and work out both wave speeds.

This simulation supports preparation and data-analysis practice. It does not replace carrying out real practical work.

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