JAMB - Physics (2014 - No. 22)

The distance between two successive crests of a wave is 15cm and the velocity 300ms-1. Calculate the frequency.
2.0x102Hz
4.5x103Hz
2.0x103Hz
4.5x102Hz

Explanation

Wavelength = 15cm = 0.15m

Velocity = 300m/s

V = fx

F = V/Wavelength

F = 300/0.15 Hertz

F = 2 x 103Hz

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