Practice Longitudinal Waves - 5.1 | Non-Dispersive Transverse and Longitudinal Waves in 1D & Introduction to Dispersion | Physics-II(Optics & Waves)
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define longitudinal waves.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider their movement compared to transverse waves.

Question 2

Easy

What is the formula for wave speed in terms of bulk modulus and density?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how different materials affect wave speed.

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Question 1

What characterizes a longitudinal wave?

  • Displacement is perpendicular to wave direction
  • Displacement is parallel to wave direction
  • No particle displacement

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how sound waves operate in air.

Question 2

The wave speed of a longitudinal wave is dependent on which two factors?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what properties of a medium affect wave travel.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A sound wave travels through water at 1482 m/s. What would be the speed in air, where the density is different?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the known density values to approximate the relationship.

Question 2

Design an experiment to demonstrate standing waves in a pipe; describe the setup and expected observations.

πŸ’‘ Hint: How can you isolate different frequencies in a controlled environment?

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