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27 January, 05:42

The velocity of waves in a ripple tank of a particular depth of water is 20 centimeters per second, and standing waves are produced with nodes spaced 2.0 centimeters apart. what is the frequency of the wave generator?

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  1. 27 January, 06:06
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    Velocity, v = 20 cm/s

    If the nodes are space 2.0 cm, the distance between two nodes is half a wavelength.

    λ / 2 = 2

    λ = 2*2 = 4 λ = 4 cm.

    v = fλ

    f = v/λ = 20 cm/s / 4cm = 5 s⁻¹

    Frequency = 5 Hz
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