Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

A whale emits sound waves at a frequency of $5\,\text{Hz}$. These waves are picked up by a microphone and shown on an oscilloscope. What is the time-base setting on the oscilloscope?

  • A$0.1\,\text{ms div}^{-1}$
  • B$1\,\text{ms div}^{-1}$
  • C$10\,\text{ms div}^{-1}$
  • D$100\,\text{ms div}^{-1}$

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