Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

The diagram shows the arrangement of particles in a progressive sound wave at one particular moment. The wave travels with speed $v$. $P$ and $Q$ are two positions in the wave separated by a distance $L$. Which expression gives the wave’s frequency?

  • A$\frac{v}{2L}$
  • B$\frac{v}{L}$
  • C$\frac{2v}{L}$
  • D$\frac{L}{v}$

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