4.6.1.2 Required practical 8 — Waves

What you do (method)

• Measure wavelength (e.g. ripple tank or slinky).
• Measure frequency (count waves per second or use generator setting).
• Calculate speed: v = f × λ.

Common mistakes

• Measuring λ between the wrong points.
• Mixing Hz and kHz; m and cm.

Support videos

• FreeScienceLessons waves practical search: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=freesciencelessons+waves+required+practical