wave_mechanics basics_of_mechanical_waves Question 88

Question: A wavelength 0.60 cm is produced in air and it travels at a speed of 300 ms?1. It will be an

[UPSEAT 2000]

Options:

A) Audible wave

B) Infrasonic wave

C) Ultrasonic wave

D) None of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ n=\frac{v}{\lambda }=\frac{300}{0.6\times {{10}^{-2}}}Hz $

$ =\frac{3}{6}\times 10^{4}Hz=50,000Hz $

Therefore Wave is ultrasonic.