
Sound is a mechanical wave that can be transmitted through a solid. Calculate the frequency of sound of wavelength that travels through steel at a speed of

Important Questions on Waves

An oscillator is used to send a transverse wave along a stretched string. The wavelength of the wave is when the frequency of the oscillator is . For this wave, calculate:
(a) Its frequency

An oscillator is used to send a transverse wave along a stretched string. The wavelength of the wave is when the frequency of the oscillator is . For this wave, calculate:
(b) Its speed.

Copy and complete Table 12.2. (You may assume that the speed of radio waves is )
Station | Wavelength / | Frequency / |
Radio A (FM) | ||
Radio B (FM) | ||
Radio B (LW) | ||
Radio C (MW) |

A plane's engine emits a note of constant frequency . It is flying away from a stationary observer at a speed of . Calculate:
(a) The observed wavelength of the sound received by the observer

A plane's engine emits a note of constant frequency . It is flying away from a stationary observer at a speed of . Calculate:
(b) Its observed frequency. (Speed of sound in air .)

Add a third column showing the range of frequencies of each type of radiation.

Type of electromagnetic waves | Wavelength range / |
Radio waves | |
Microwaves | |
Infrared | |
Visible |
(red to (violet) |
Ultraviolet | |
- rays | |
- rays |
Study Table and answer the questions.
(a) Which type of radiation has the narrowest range of wavelengths?
