Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

A cathode-ray oscilloscope (CRO) is employed to show the trace produced by a sound wave. The time-base is adjusted to $5\,\mu\text{s mm}^{-1}$. What is the frequency of the sound wave?

  • A$6.7\,\text{Hz}$
  • B$67\,\text{Hz}$
  • C$6.7\,\text{kHz}$
  • D$67\,\text{kHz}$

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