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The velocity of waves in a ripple tank is 10 centimeters per second, and standing waves are produced with nodes spaced 3.0 centimeters apart. What is the frequency of the wave generator?

f = _____ Hz

a)1.7
b)3.3
c)30.
d)60.

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***Help Request***
      ***Fan AND Medal Rewarded***

The velocity of waves in a ripple tank is 10 centimeters per second, and standing waves are produced with nodes spaced 3.0 centimeters apart. What is the frequency of the wave generator?

f = _____ Hz

a)1.7
b)3.3
c)30.
d)60.

anonymous · Answer

similar to your previous question,   node spacing = half of wavelength = 3 cm
velocity = 10 cm/s  =  freq * wavelength
hench freq =  10/6 = 5/3 = 1.7 hz

anonymous · Answer

Thanks for the help (again) guys!... Btw i couldn't read @Frostbite... the imaging didnt come out....