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A-LevelPhysicsWavesOct/Nov 2012Paper 1 Q311 Mark

The diagram shows a cathode-ray oscilloscope display of an electromagnetic wave. [Figure showing CRO display of a wave] The time base setting is 0.20 µs cm⁻¹. Which statement is correct?

AThe frequency of the wave is 2.5 MHz and it lies in the radio wave region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
BThe frequency of the wave is 2.5 MHz and it lies in the microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
CThe frequency of the wave is 5.0 MHz and it lies in the radio wave region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
DThe frequency of the wave is 5.0 MHz and it lies in the microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: The frequency of the wave is 2.5 MHz and it lies in the radio wave region of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...

🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown

Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This A-Level Physics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Waves in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics Oct/Nov 2012 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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