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Paper 6 structured question: General properties of waves

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Investigating wave motion in a rope.

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Method for Investigating Wave Motion

A rope is fixed at one end and vibrated at the other end to create waves. Measure the time taken for waves to travel a set distance.

Distance (m)Time (s)Wave Speed (m/s)
10.52
21.02
31.52
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    State the independent variable in this investigation.

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Results Table

Results of Water Wave Experiment

The table shows the frequency and wavelength of water waves generated in a tank.

Frequency (Hz)Wavelength (m)Wave Speed (m/s)
10.50.5
21.02.0
31.53.0
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    Explain the relationship between frequency and wave speed based on the results.

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