A-Level PhysicsYear 2021Q10
Turn over 7 10 The diagram represents an arrangement used to generate standing waves on a string. vibration generator masses on mass hanger pulley string A standing wave pattern with two nodes is obtained as shown. Which of the following single changes could produce a standing wave pattern with three nodes? A decreasing the distance between the vibration generator and pulley B decreasing the frequency of the vibration generator C decreasing the mass on the mass hanger D decreasing the mass per unit length of the string (Total for Question 10 = 1 mark)
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Exam Specification Info
This question is part of the UK A-Level Physics syllabus. In the actual exam, structured questions typically require linking specific keywords to gain full marks. Applaa helps you drill these topics.
Syllabus levelAdvanced Level (A-Level)
SubjectPhysics
Official MarksVariable (2–6 marks)