Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

The diagram represents a stationary wave on a string at two moments when the vertical displacement is greatest. The distance shown is 90 cm. The wave has a frequency of $12\,\text{Hz}$. What is the wave speed?

  • A$3.6\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • B$7.2\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • C$360\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • D$720\,\text{m s}^{-1}$

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