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5. The figure shows the waveform of a slinky 6. Determine the frequency of the wave.
spring which vibrated at a frequency of 8 Hz.
Displacement/ m
Displacement/ m

6
10

2.0 distance/ m 1.0 Time/ms

-6
10

2000 Hz
Determine
a) amplitude 5 m
b) wavelength 1.0 m

c) wave speed 8 ms -1
7. The circular waves produced by a vibrating
sphere dipper with a frequency of 5 Hz.

What is the wave speed of the wave.

7.5 cms -1

4.5 cm

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