A factory siren of frequency is blown continuously.

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

Problem

A factory siren of frequency 500 Hz500\,\text{Hz} is blown continuously. (a) Determine the wavelength of the sound in air if the speed of sound is 330 m s−1330\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}. (b) Calculate the total distance travelled by the disturbance through air during 3 min3\,\text{min} of continuous operation.

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