At an instant

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Waves · Waves

Problem

At an instant, the displacement–position graph of a travelling sound wave shows positive displacement maxima at x=1.2 mx = 1.2\,\text{m} and x=2.8 mx = 2.8\,\text{m}. Determine the wavelength of the wave.

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