For a point on the surface of a pond

PHYSICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Physics · Waves · Waves

Problem

For a point on the surface of a pond, a displacement–time graph records successive maxima at t = 1.5 s and t = 3.9 s. The wavelength of the surface waves is 2.8 m. (i) Find the period. (ii) Calculate the frequency. (iii) Determine the speed of the waves.

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