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Question 23 • 25-26 TX-Physics B-CR

A wave has a wavelength of 4.9 m and a velocity of 9.8 m/s. The medium through which this wave is traveling is then heated so that the velocity is doubled.If the frequency remains constant, what is the wavelength of the heated wave?

Answer
A
2.5 m
B
9.8 m
C
14.7 m
D
19.6 m

Explanation

The original frequency is 9.8 m/s ÷ 4.9 m = 2 Hz. When the speed doubles to 19.6 m/s and frequency stays at 2 Hz, the wavelength is 19.6 m/s ÷ 2 Hz = 9.8 m, so the heated wave has a wavelength of 9.8 m.

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