A whistle emits a steady note of frequency

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Waves · Waves

Problem

500\,\text{Hz}

. The sound travels

340\,\text{m/s}

in air and

1500\,\text{m/s}

in water. What is the ratio of the distance between two consecutive compressions in water to that in air? (a)

2.2

(b)

4.4

(c)

0.22

(d)

3.0