Question 1 · 1 mark · Foundation · Practical · Diagnostic
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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.
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Question 2 · 3 marks · Standard · Practical · Practical method