Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

A loudspeaker sends a sound wave into a tube that is at first completely filled with water. A tap at the base of the tube is then opened, allowing the water to drain away slowly. At certain air-column lengths in the tube, the sound that is heard becomes much louder. The first loud sound occurs when the air column in the tube is of length $x$. The next loud sound occurs when the air column in the tube is of length $y$. What is the wavelength of the sound wave from the loudspeaker?

  • A$2x$
  • B$4y$
  • C$2(y - x)$
  • D$4(y - x)$

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