The given graph (Fig.12.2) shows the displacement versus time relation for a disturbance travelling with velocity of 1500 m s–1. Calculate the wavelength of the disturbance.
In propagation of sound, the particle of medium oscillates.
By the graph, we can see that a time period of one complete oscillation is to 2 microseconds.
The wavelength of disturbance is defined as: distance travelled by disturbance in one time period of oscillation.
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As the disturbance is moving with 1500 m/s and time period is 2 microseconds, The wavelength can be calculated as: