Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

A microphone, linked to a cathode-ray oscilloscope (CRO), detects a sound wave. The CRO screen shows a waveform, as illustrated. The time-base is adjusted to $20\,\mu\text{s div}^{-1}$. What is the frequency of the sound wave?

  • A$15\,\text{Hz}$
  • B$15\,000\,\text{Hz}$
  • C$20\,000\,\text{Hz}$
  • D$30\,000\,\text{Hz}$

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