Physics Review Question

Unit: Waves
Year: 1992 Question#: 35
Question: What is the period of a periodic wave that has the frequency of 60 hertz?
(1 ) 1.7 x 10-2s
(2 ) 2.0 x 104s
(3 ) 3.0 x 10-3s
(4 ) 3.3 x 102s

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Explanation by: Lindsay K

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Answer 1
1) 1.0 x 10-2s CORRECT Find the formula that deals with period (T) and frequency (f): T = 1/f So simply plug in the numbers: T = 1/f
T = 1/60 hz
T = .01666666s
T = .017s
in scientific notation that equals: 1 x 10-2s
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Answer 2
2) 2.0 x 104s INCORRECT 2.0 x 104s is really 20,000s. If you plug 20,000s into the correct formula (T=1/f), you'll see that 20,000s DOES NOT = 1/60hz, it's way too big. return to top



























Answer 3
3) 3.0 x 10-3s INCORRECT 3.0 x 10-3s is really .003 s. If you use the correect formula (T = 1/f), you'll see that .003s DOES NOT = 1/60hz. It's way too small. return to top


























Answer 4
4) 3.3 x 102s INCORRECT 3.3 x 102s is really 330s. If you use the correct formula (T=1/f), you'll see that 330s DOES NOT = 1/60hz. It's too big. return to top


























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