Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

A stationary wave is produced by two identical sound waves. A microphone is placed where the loudness is at a maximum. It is then shifted along the stationary wave from this first maximum-loudness position to the fourth maximum-loudness position. The microphone travels a distance of $12\,\text{cm}$. The speed of sound is $330\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. What is the frequency of the sound waves?

  • A$4100\,\text{Hz}$
  • B$5500\,\text{Hz}$
  • C$8300\,\text{Hz}$
  • D$11\,000\,\text{Hz}$

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