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Waves - Physics Practical


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A series of free GCSE/IGCSE Physics Notes and Lessons.

The following diagram shows the formula for velocity of waves: wave velocity = frequency × wavelength.

Velocity of Waves

Required Practical: Ripple Tank
How to use a ripple tank to determine the wavelength, frequency and speed of water waves?



Required Practical: Waves in a Solid
How to use a standing wave to measure the wavelength, frequency and wavespeed of waves in a solid? Velocity = frequency × wavelength
v = f × λ
GCSE Physics Required Practical on Waves
Standing waves on a piece of elastic shock cord, moving water waves in a ripple tank.
How to count the waves and calculate wave speed from experimental data?

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