Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

A progressive wave travelling along a wire has frequency $10\,\text{Hz}$. Two points on the wire that are $0.25\,\text{m}$ apart show a phase difference of $22.5^\circ$. What is the maximum speed of the wave?

  • A$2.5\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • B$10\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • C$20\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • D$40\,\text{m s}^{-1}$

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