Question

The velocity of waves in a ripple tank is 10 centimeters per second, and standing waves are produced with nodes spaced 3.0 centimeters apart. What is the frequency of the wave generator?

f = _____ Hz


1.7
60.

Answer 1

Here, Node spacing = half of wavelength
= 10 /3 1/2

frequency * wavelength
= 10/6 = 5/3 = 1.7 Hz

In short, Your Answer would be Option A) 1.7 Hz

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

node spacing = half of wavelength = 3 cm velocity = 10 cm/s = freq * wavelength hench freq = 10/6 = 5/3 = 1.7 hz