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For a particular sound wave propagating in air, a path difference between two points is 0.54 m which is equivalent to phase difference of (1.8 π)c. If the velocity of sound wave in air is 330 m/s, the frequency of this wave is 

Updated On: Mar 17, 2025
  • 110 Hz

  • 367 Hz
  • 550 Hz
  • 660 Hz
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Phase difference = \(\frac {2π}{λ}\) x Path difference 
1.8 π = \(\frac {2π}{λ}\) x 0.54 
λ = \(\frac {2π \times 0.54}{1.8 π}\)
λ = 0.60 m 
Now 
v = fλ 
f = \(\frac {v}{λ }\)
f = \(\frac {330}{0.60}\) 
f = 550 Hz 
Therefore Correct option is (C) 

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