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WAEC Physics 2025 Theory — Question 16

Question 16 of 34 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2025 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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10a(i) Define the term first overtone. (ii) Define the term end correction.

Model answer

(i) First overtone is the next frequency of vibration immediately above the fundamental frequency in a system of a vibrating string or air column. (ii) End correction is the difference between the effective length of a vibrating air column in a pipe and the actual physical length of the pipe.

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