Practice Longitudinal Waves and Acoustics - 5 | 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: Think about the direction of particles in the wave.

Question 2

Easy

What defines acoustic waves?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how sound travels through air.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main characteristic of longitudinal waves?

  • They are perpendicular to wave motion
  • They are parallel to wave motion
  • They are circular

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the direction particles move in relation to the wave.

Question 2

True or False: Standing waves can exist in both open and closed pipes.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the conditions in which standing waves can occur.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A long pipe of length 2 m is open at both ends. If the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s, what are the first three harmonics?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the length and speed to calculate harmonics.

Question 2

A closed pipe has a length of 1 m. What is the fundamental frequency if the speed of sound is 340 m/s?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the formula for an open-closed pipe's harmonics.

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