The distance between node and anti-node is 85cm the velocity of sound is 340 ms-1 the frequency of waves is:
Correct answer: A. 100 Hz
- A. 100 Hz
- B. 250 Hz
- C. 200 Hz
- D. 340 Hz
Explanation
To solve this problem, we start with the fact that the distance between a node and an anti-node is λ/4, where λ is the wavelength. Given that this distance is 0.85 m, we have:λ/4 = 0.85 mTherefore, λ = 4 × 0.85 m = 3.4 m.The velocity of sound is given as 340 m/s. The frequency f can be calculated using the wave equation v = fλ, where v is the velocity:f = v/λ = 340 m/s / 3.4 m = 100 HzThus, the correct answer is 100 Hz.The other options are incorrect due to errors in the interpretation or calculation of wave parameters.
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