IB skill practice

Use wave speed, frequency, wavelength, and period

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Period from frequency

A repeated wave signal in a classroom microwave demonstration has frequency \(7\,\text{Hz}\). Calculate its period. Enter the numerical result and choose the interpretation that matches the wave meaning.

Worked practice: physics data and result

Read the physical quantities first, then calculate the result and state what it means.