Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Sound Waves
Determine the minimum and maximum wavelengths of sound in water...
Determine the minimum and maximum wavelengths of sound in water within the audible range (–) for an average human ear. The speed of sound in water is .
Options
- A,
- B,
- C,
- D,
Correct answer
D. ,
Step-by-step solution
The relation between speed, frequency, and wavelength is given by .
The minimum wavelength corresponds to the maximum frequency:
\lambda_\min = \dfrac{v}{f_\max}
\lambda_\min = \dfrac{1450}{20000} = 0.0725 \text{ m} = 7.25 \text{ cm}
The maximum wavelength corresponds to the minimum frequency:
\lambda_\max = \dfrac{v}{f_\min}
\lambda_\max = \dfrac{1450}{20} = 72.5 \text{ m}
The minimum and maximum wavelengths are and respectively.
The minimum wavelength corresponds to the maximum frequency:
\lambda_\min = \dfrac{v}{f_\max}
\lambda_\min = \dfrac{1450}{20000} = 0.0725 \text{ m} = 7.25 \text{ cm}
The maximum wavelength corresponds to the minimum frequency:
\lambda_\max = \dfrac{v}{f_\min}
\lambda_\max = \dfrac{1450}{20} = 72.5 \text{ m}
The minimum and maximum wavelengths are and respectively.