Question 1 Report
| Number of waves | Time / s |
|---|---|
| 15 | 3 |
Table 1.1 shows the number of complete waves counted at a point and the time taken. Find the frequency of the waves.
The correct answer is 5 Hz. Frequency is the number of complete waves per second: \( f = \frac{\text{number of waves}}{\text{time}} = \frac{15}{3} = 5\,\text{Hz} \). Multiplying instead of dividing gives 45 Hz. Choosing 3 Hz confuses the time with the frequency.
Everything you need to excel in your exams