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The speed of sound in air is and in water it is . Determine the angle at which a beam of sound waves must hit the air–water boundary so that no sound is transmitted into the water.

Important Questions on Waves
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Describe what is meant by a standing wave. List the ways in which a standing wave differs from a travelling wave.

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Outline how a standing wave is formed.

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In the context of standing waves describe what is meant by node.

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In the context of standing waves describe what is meant by antinode.

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In the context of standing waves describe what is meant by wave speed.

EASY
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Describe how you would arrange for a string that is kept under tension, with both ends fixed, to vibrate in its second harmonic mode.

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Draw the shape of a string when it is vibrating in its second harmonic mode.

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A string held under tension and has a first harmonic frequency of . The tension in the string is changed so that the speed increases by . Predict the new frequency of the first harmonic.
