Question 1 Report
| Wave | Number of waves | Time / s |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 5 |
| 2 | 20 | 4 |
| 3 | 12 | 6 |
| 4 | 9 | 3 |
Table 1.1 shows how many complete waves pass a point in a fixed time. Which wave has the greatest frequency? (frequency = number ÷ time)
The correct answer is wave 2. Frequency equals the number of waves divided by the time: wave 1 = 10/5 = 2 Hz, wave 2 = 20/4 = 5 Hz, wave 3 = 12/6 = 2 Hz, wave 4 = 9/3 = 3 Hz. Wave 2 at 5 Hz has the greatest frequency.
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