Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

A vibrating tuning fork is positioned above a glass cylinder that has been filled to the top with water. The water level is then lowered at a constant rate. The first loud sound is detected when the water level is $83.5\,\text{cm}$ above the bench. The next loud sound is detected when the water level is $17.1\,\text{cm}$ above the bench. The speed of sound in air is $340\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. Calculate the frequency of the tuning fork.

  • A$128\,\text{Hz}$
  • B$256\,\text{Hz}$
  • C$384\,\text{Hz}$
  • D$512\,\text{Hz}$

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