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WJEC 3430QD

Specified practical work — Specified practical work – speed of water waves

WJEC Science Double Award specifies investigation of the speed of water waves in Unit 3.5.

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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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WJEC · 3430QD

Specified practical work · Specified practical work – speed of water waves

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