Wave Mechanics Question 808

Question: The wavelength of ultrasonic waves in air is of the order of

[EAMCET 1989]

Options:

A) $ 5\times {{10}^{-5}},cm $

B) $ 5\times {{10}^{-8}},cm $

C) $ 5\times 10^{5},cm $

D) $ 5\times 10^{8},cm $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ \lambda =\frac{v}{n},;,n\approx 50,000,Hz $ , $ v=330 $ m/sec

Therefore $ \lambda =\frac{330}{50000}m $

$ =6.6\times {{10}^{-5}}cm\approx 5\times {{10}^{-5}}cm $