Help, AS level physics for a complete beginner

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This discussion focuses on fundamental concepts in AS level physics, particularly related to waves. Key questions include calculating frequency using a time base and length, determining Vmax from wavelength and amplitude, understanding the time base, and analyzing cycles from a graph. The equation for wavelength, λ = v/ν, is highlighted as essential for calculations. Clarifications on the definitions of time base and graph characteristics are also provided to assist beginners.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic wave properties, including wavelength and frequency.
  • Familiarity with the relationship between time, distance, and speed.
  • Knowledge of sine functions and their periodic properties.
  • Basic mathematical skills for manipulating equations.
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the equation for wavelength and its application in wave calculations.
  • Learn how to calculate frequency from time base and length in wave mechanics.
  • Explore the concept of amplitude and its significance in wave physics.
  • Investigate graph analysis techniques for determining cycles in waveforms.
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Students new to AS level physics, particularly those struggling with wave concepts, as well as educators seeking to support beginners in understanding fundamental physics principles.

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hello everyone, i'd be really appreciative of some help. I'm doing as physics and have never done proper physics before therefore I'm finding it quite hard. we are doing about waves at the moment and was wondering about a couple of things:-
1st - how to calculate frequency using the time base and a length? eg:- time base 2ms/cm length 5.4 cm, what's the frequency?
2nd - if y cm is the wavelength and Y-amplitude is a x amplitude how do i work out Vmax in volts? eg:- ycm = 5.6, Y-amplidude volt/cm = 5, what is Vmax volts?
3rd - what is the time base?
4th - how to work out the number of cycles using a graph?
Thankyou guys xxx
 
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I'mstuck...x said:
hello everyone, i'd be really appreciative of some help. I'm doing as physics and have never done proper physics before therefore I'm finding it quite hard. we are doing about waves at the moment and was wondering about a couple of things:-
1st - how to calculate frequency using the time base and a length? eg:- time base 2ms/cm length 5.4 cm, what's the frequency?
2nd - if y cm is the wavelength and Y-amplitude is a x amplitude how do i work out Vmax in volts? eg:- ycm = 5.6, Y-amplidude volt/cm = 5, what is Vmax volts?
3rd - what is the time base?
4th - how to work out the number of cycles using a graph?
Thankyou guys xxx

Hello!

1. Do you know the equation of wavelength? [itex]\lambda[/itex] = [itex]\frac{v}{\nu}[/itex]. Can you work it out from here?

2. I really don't understand this one. Can you give a proper description of an exercise regarding this?

3. I'd say that time base is the total amount of time taken for an event, defined in the exercise text, to occur. However, in your first question, the time base is time over distance (judging the units you have provided) which is actually the the reciprocal of speed (magnitude of velocity), so why don't you check again if the data you provided are correct.

4. What is the graph? A sine function? What is the period of a sine function?

Not much, but I hope it helps.
 

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