Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

The diagram shows the display of an electromagnetic wave on a cathode-ray oscilloscope. The time base setting is $0.20\ \mu\text{s cm}^{-1}$. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe frequency of the wave is $2.5\ \text{MHz}$ and it lies in the radio wave region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
  • BThe frequency of the wave is $2.5\ \text{MHz}$ and it lies in the microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
  • CThe frequency of the wave is $5.0\ \text{MHz}$ and it lies in the radio wave region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
  • DThe frequency of the wave is $5.0\ \text{MHz}$ and it lies in the microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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