A-LevelPhysicsSuperposition9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q271 Mark

A stationary wave is produced on a string that is stretched between two fixed points that are a distance of 1.35 m apart, as shown. [Figure 27.1] The speed of the waves on the string is 450 m s⁻¹. What is the frequency of oscillation of the stationary wave?

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A333 Hz

B405 Hz

C500 Hz

D1000 Hz

✓ Correct answer

C: 500 Hz

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Topic: Superposition, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 27.

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