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Ultrasonic waves in sea water travel at
PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Waves · Waves
Problem
Ultrasonic waves in sea water travel at
1500
m s
−
1
1500\,\text{m s}^{-1}
1500
m s
−
1
. A sonar transmitter emits waves of frequency
40
kHz
40\,\text{kHz}
40
kHz
. Determine the wavelength of these waves in centimetres.
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Wave Speed Relation
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