14.10 - Exercises
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for wave speed?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between frequency and wavelength.
Can you give an example of a transverse wave?
💡 Hint: Think of waves on the surface of water.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the formula for wave speed?
💡 Hint: Remember the wave relationships we've covered.
True or False: Transverse waves cannot travel through fluids.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of fluids compared to solids.
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Challenge Problems
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A sound wave has a frequency of 200 Hz and a wavelength of 1.5 m. What is its speed in the medium? If the wave transitions into a medium where its wavelength changes to 1.2 m, what would its new frequency be?
💡 Hint: Use the formula v = fλ for both parts.
Evaluate why the speed of sound is different in various materials, particularly in gases versus solids. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Think about density and molecular arrangement in solids vs. gases.
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