Wave Motion 3 Question 4
4. A source of sound of frequency is placed inside water. The speed of sound in water is and in air it is . The frequency of sound recorded by an observer who is standing in air is
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(2004, 2M)
where,
(a) What is the maximum displacement of a point at
(b) Where are the nodes located along the string?
(c) What is the velocity of the particle at
(d) Write down the equations of the component waves whose superposition gives the above wave.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 4. (d)
Solution:
- The frequency is a characteristic of source. It is independent of the medium. Hence, the correct option is (d).