Question

A wave travels at 175 m/s along the x-axis.If the period of the periodic vibrations of the wave is 3.00 milliseconds,then what is the wavelength of the wave?
A) 25.5 cm
B) 35.6 cm
C) 42.9 cm
D) 49.5 cm
E) 52.5 cm

Answer 1

Answer:  

E) 52.5 cm

Explanation:

Step one:

given data

period T= 3 milliseconds= 0.003

velocity v= 175m/s

wave lenght λ=?

Step two:

we know that f=1/T

the expression relating period and wave lenght is

v=λ/T

λ=v*T

λ=175*0.002

λ=0.525m

to cm= 0.525*100

=52.5cm

The wavelength of the wave is E) 52.5 cm