Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

When a guitar string is plucked, it produces a longitudinal sound wave in the air, as illustrated. In air, the speed of sound is $340\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. What is the approximate frequency of the wave shown?

  • A$430\,\text{Hz}$
  • B$680\,\text{Hz}$
  • C$1100\,\text{Hz}$
  • D$1400\,\text{Hz}$

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