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The wave speed equation in relation to frequency andwave speed equation related to the period of oscillation.
Answer to Problem 1ASA
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the wave speed in terms of frequency and wavelength.
Here,
Write the expression for the frequency in terms of time period.
Here,
Conclusion:
Solve for
From the equation (I),
The wave speed is directly proportional to the frequency and wavelength.
From the equation (III),
The wave speed is the ratio of the wavelength to the time period of the wave.
Therefore,
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