What are waves?
1 mark · NormalWhat does a frequency of 50 Hz mean in terms of the number of wave cycles produced each second?
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50 wave cycles per second
Also accept: It means 50 wave cycles pass a point in one second; 50 oscillations per second
Common mistakes: Stating only the number 50 with no reference to cycles or seconds
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B1 · 1 mark · States that 50 Hz means 50 wave cycles (or oscillations) per second.
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A frequency of 50 Hz means that 50 wave cycles are produced each second or pass a point every second.