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A sound wave having a wavelength of 2 cm is travelling in water. If the velocity of sound in water is 1600 ms1. What is the frequency of the sound wave?

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8000 Hz
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80000 Hz
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70000 Hz
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16000 Hz
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Solution

The correct option is B 80000 Hz
Given:
Speed of sound wave, v=1600 ms1
Wavelength, λ=2 cm=0.02 m

Let f be the frequency of the wave.

Speed of sound is given by:
v=fλ
f=1600 ms10.02 m=80000 Hz.

Frequency of the sound wave is 80000 Hz.

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