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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q261 Mark

The diagram shows the screen of a cathode-ray oscilloscope (c.r.o.) displaying a wave. [Figure showing a sine wave on a CRO screen with a grid] The time-base of the c.r.o. is set at 10 ms/div. What is the frequency of the wave?

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A0.24 Hz

B4.2 Hz

C12 Hz

D24 Hz

✓ Correct answer

D: 24 Hz

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Topic: Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 26.

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