Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

A stationary wave is formed when two loudspeakers emit sound with the same frequency. As a microphone is moved from X to Y over a distance of $1.5\,\text{m}$, six nodes and seven antinodes are observed. What is the wavelength of the sound?

  • A$0.50\,\text{m}$
  • B$0.43\,\text{m}$
  • C$0.25\,\text{m}$
  • D$0.21\,\text{m}$

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