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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2013 · Q41 Mark

A signal that repeats periodically is displayed on the screen of a cathode-ray oscilloscope. [Figure 4.1] The screen has 1 cm squares and the time base is set at 2.00 ms cm⁻¹. What is the frequency of this periodic signal?

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A50 Hz
B100 Hz
C125 Hz
D200 Hz

✓ Correct answer

B: 100 Hz

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Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2013 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 4.

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