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A-LevelPhysicsSuperposition9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2010 · Q261 Mark

A microwave transmitter emits waves towards a metal plate. The waves strike the plate and are reflected back along their original path. [Figure showing incident and reflected waves, forming a stationary wave. Points P, Q, R, S, T are marked along the line. T is closest to the plate, P is furthest. Points are minima.] A microwave detector is moved along the line PT. Points P, Q, R, S and T are the positions where minima of intensity are observed. These points are found to be 15 mm apart. What is the frequency of the microwaves?

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A5.0 GHz
B6.7 GHz
C10 GHz
D20 GHz

✓ Correct answer

C: 10 GHz

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Superposition, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 26.

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