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Homework –
Wave Velocity Calculations
1. A tuning fork has a frequency of 280 Hz, and the wavelength of sound produced
is 1.5 m. Calculate the speed of the wave.
Knowns/Unknowns:
Equation:
Plug & Chug:
Answer (w/ units):
2. A wave is moving toward the shore with a velocity of 5.0 m/s. If its frequency is
2.5 Hz, what is its wavelength?
Knowns/Unknowns:
Equation:
Plug & Chug:
Answer (w/ units):
3. A jump rope is shaken producing a wave with a wavelength of 0.5 m with the
crest of the wave passing a certain point 4 times every second. What is the
velocity of the wave?
Knowns/Unknowns:
Equation:
Plug & Chug:
Answer (w/ units):
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For numbers 4 through 7, continue using proper problem solving technique even though
steps aren’t labeled for you
4. How fast does a 500 Hz wave travel if its wavelength is 0.5 m?
5. If the speed of a wave is 1500 m/s and its frequency is 200 Hz, what is the
wavelength?
6. Sound waves traveling through air have a frequency of 250 Hz. The sound
waves are 1.3 m in length. What is the speed of sound?
7. Water waves in a small tank are 0.06 m long. They pass a given point at a rate
of 4.8 waves per second. What is the speed of the water waves?
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