Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

A sound wave moves at a speed of $330\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ and has a frequency of $50\,\text{Hz}$. What could be a possible separation between two points on the wave with a phase difference of $60^{\circ}$?

  • A$0.03\,\text{m}$
  • B$1.1\,\text{m}$
  • C$2.2\,\text{m}$
  • D$6.6\,\text{m}$

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