MHT CET20249 May 2024Evening ShiftChemistryStructure of AtomActual
Which parameter is indicated by the number of waves passing through a given point in one second?
Options
- AWavelength
- BFrequency
- CWave number
- DAmplitude
Correct answer
B. Frequency
Step-by-step solution
Frequency refers to the number of waves passing through a given point in one second. It is typically measured in Hertz ( Hz ) , where 1 Hz is equal to one wave passing per second. Here's a brief explanation of the other options: - (A) Wavelength: The distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave (e.g., from crest to crest or trough to trough). - (C) Wave number: The number of wavelengths per unit distance, typically measured in inverse meters ( 1 / m ). - (D) Amplitude: The maximum displacement of a wa