Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

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

  • A$1700\,\text{Hz}$
  • B$2270\,\text{Hz}$
  • C$3400\,\text{Hz}$
  • D$6800\,\text{Hz}$

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