Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

The graph illustrates how the displacement of an air particle changes with time as a progressive sound wave moves through the air. The speed of sound in air is $330\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. What wavelength does the wave have?

  • A$6.6\,\text{m}$
  • B$8.3\,\text{m}$
  • C$20\,\text{m}$
  • D$25\,\text{m}$

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