A tuning fork produces sound waves of wavelength in air
PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Waves · Waves
Problem
A tuning fork produces sound waves of wavelength 0.68m in air, where the speed of sound is 340m s−1. The same fork is then sounded in water, where sound travels at 1500m s−1. Which statement is correct?
(a) Both frequency and wavelength increase in water.
(b) Frequency remains the same, but wavelength increases in water.
(c) Frequency increases, but wavelength remains the same in water.
(d) Frequency remains the same, but wavelength decreases in water.