David Sang and Darrell Hamilton Solutions for Chapter: Properties of Waves, Exercise 3: Exercise 14.2

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David Sang Physics Solutions for Exercise - David Sang and Darrell Hamilton Solutions for Chapter: Properties of Waves, Exercise 3: Exercise 14.2

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Questions from David Sang and Darrell Hamilton Solutions for Chapter: Properties of Waves, Exercise 3: Exercise 14.2 with Hints & Solutions

EASY
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Complete the table to show the quantities related by the equation v=fλ and their units.

Symbol Quantity Unit(name and symbol)
v    
f    
λ    

MEDIUM
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

The wave is detected 12.5 min after the earthquake. Why the distance can only be an estimate?

MEDIUM
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Light wave travels at a speed of  3.0×108 m s-1. Red light has a wavelength of  7.0×10-7 m. Calculate its frequency.

MEDIUM
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Infrared radiation travels at the same speed as light, but it has a lower frequency than red light. State whether its wavelength is greater than or less than of red light.