Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

A microwave transmitter sends waves at a metal plate. The waves hit the plate and are reflected back in the direction they came from. A microwave detector is then moved along the line PT. Points P, Q, R, S and T are the places where minima of intensity are recorded. The spacing between these points is found to be $15 \text{ mm}$. What is the frequency of the microwaves?

  • A$5.0 \text{ GHz}$
  • B$6.7 \text{ GHz}$
  • C$10 \text{ GHz}$
  • D$20 \text{ GHz}$

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