Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

A sound wave moves with speed $1500\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ and frequency $2500\,\text{Hz}$. Find the smallest separation between a point of maximum pressure in the wave and a point of minimum pressure.

  • A$0.15\,\text{m}$
  • B$0.30\,\text{m}$
  • C$0.60\,\text{m}$
  • D$1.20\,\text{m}$

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