Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

The graph shows how the intensity $I$ varies with distance $x$ in a stationary sound wave in air. The speed of sound in air is $340\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. What is the frequency of the sound wave?

  • A$1700\,\text{Hz}$
  • B$2300\,\text{Hz}$
  • C$3400\,\text{Hz}$
  • D$6800\,\text{Hz}$

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