Waves - Result Question 32

32. Velocity of sound waves in air is 330m/s. For a particular sound wave in air, a path difference of 40cm is equivalent to phase difference of 1.6π. The frequency of this wave is

(a) 165Hz

(b) 150Hz

(c) 660Hz

(d) 330Hz

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 32. (c)

Solution:

  1. (c) From Δx=λ2πΔϕ,

λ=2πΔxΔϕ=2π(0.4)1.6π=0.5m

f=vλ=3300.5=660Hz



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