Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Sound Waves
A travelling sound wave is described by the equation y = 6.0 (600 t...
A travelling sound wave is described by the equation , with measured in , in second, and in metre. Determine the ratio of the displacement amplitude of the particles to the wavelength of the wave.
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Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
The given equation of the travelling sound wave is .
Comparing this with the standard wave equation , we get:
Displacement amplitude,
Angular wave number,
The wavelength of the wave is given by:
The ratio of the displacement amplitude to the wavelength is:
Using , we get:
Comparing this with the standard wave equation , we get:
Displacement amplitude,
Angular wave number,
The wavelength of the wave is given by:
The ratio of the displacement amplitude to the wavelength is:
Using , we get: