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O-LevelPhysicsLight5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q251 Mark

The frequency of microwaves used in an experiment is 3.0 × 10⁹ Hz. Their speed in air is 3.0 × 10⁸ m/s. What is a possible frequency and a possible speed in air of a radio wave? frequency/Hz speed in air m/s 3.0 × 10⁵ 1500 3.0 × 10⁵ 3.0 × 10⁸ 3.0 × 10¹⁴ 1500 3.0 × 10¹⁴ 3.0 × 10⁸

Diagram for this question, from the exam paper
A3.0 × 10⁵ Hz and 1500 m/s
B3.0 × 10⁵ Hz and 3.0 × 10⁸ m/s
C3.0 × 10¹⁴ Hz and 1500 m/s
D3.0 × 10¹⁴ Hz and 3.0 × 10⁸ m/s

✓ Correct answer

B: 3.0 × 10⁵ Hz and 3.0 × 10⁸ m/s

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Light, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 25.

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