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A wave machine creates 45 waves per minute in a swimming pool. The waves are 2.25 metres long. What is the freqency of the waves?

10 Hz
20 Hz
30 Hz
40 Hz
50 Hz

Correct Answer

A. 20 Hz

Explanation

The frequency of a wave is the number of waves that occur in one second. In this question, it is stated that the wave machine creates 45 waves per minute. To find the frequency, we need to convert minutes to seconds. There are 60 seconds in one minute, so the wave machine creates 45 waves in 60 seconds. Dividing 45 by 60 gives us the frequency of 0.75 waves per second. However, the question asks for the frequency in Hz, which is cycles per second. Therefore, we multiply 0.75 by 2 to get the frequency of 1.5 Hz. Since none of the given options match this frequency, the correct answer is not provided.

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3.

What symbol represents wavelength?

π
Σ
λ
ν
D

Correct Answer

A. λ

Explanation

The symbol λ represents wavelength. In physics, wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points in a wave that are in phase. It is usually represented by the Greek letter lambda (λ). The symbol π represents the mathematical constant pi, Σ represents the summation symbol, ν represents frequency, and d is a generic symbol that could represent various quantities.

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4.

Why can you see lightning before you hear thunder?

Because lightning happens first
Because of magic
Because the speed of light is faster than the speed of sound
Because you are slighty deaf
All of the above

Correct Answer

A. Because the speed of light is faster than the speed of sound

Explanation

The correct answer is "Because the speed of light is faster than the speed of sound." When lightning occurs, it emits light which travels at a speed of approximately 299,792 kilometers per second. Sound, on the other hand, travels at a much slower speed of about 343 meters per second. As a result, the light from the lightning reaches our eyes almost instantly, while the sound takes some time to travel to our ears. This is why we see the lightning before we hear the thunder.

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5.

What is the period of a wave with a freqency of 34 Hz?

0.103s
1.031s
0.03s
0.1213s
0.893s

Correct Answer

A. 0.03s

Explanation

The period of a wave is the time it takes for one complete cycle to occur. It is inversely proportional to the frequency of the wave. In this case, the frequency is given as 34 Hz. To find the period, we can use the formula: period = 1/frequency. Plugging in the given frequency, we get: period = 1/34 = 0.03s. Therefore, the correct answer is 0.03s.

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A wave with a freqency of 4500 Hz has a length of 3.5cm. What speed is it travelling at?

275.5 m/s
23.4 m/s
157.5 m/s
10923 m/s
89.06 m/s

Correct Answer

A. 157.5 m/s

Explanation

The speed of a wave can be calculated by multiplying its frequency by its wavelength. In this case, the given wave has a frequency of 4500 Hz and a wavelength of 3.5 cm. By multiplying these values together, we get a speed of 157.5 m/s.

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A wave machine creates 45 waves per minute in a swimming pool. The waves are 2.25 metres long. What is the freqency of the waves?

What symbol represents wavelength?

Why can you see lightning before you hear thunder?

What is the period of a wave with a freqency of 34 Hz?

A wave with a freqency of 4500 Hz has a length of 3.5cm. What speed is it travelling at?