Physics

Physics

Problem

Two mechanical waves travel in different media. Wave P has frequency 500 Hz500\,\text{Hz} and wavelength 0.60 m0.60\,\text{m}. Wave Q has a time period of 1.0 ms1.0\,\text{ms} and wavelength 0.40 m0.40\,\text{m}. Which statement about their speeds is correct? a) Wave P is faster with speed 300 m s−1300\,\text{m s}^{-1} b) Wave Q is faster with speed 400 m s−1400\,\text{m s}^{-1} c) Both waves travel with equal speed 300 m s−1300\,\text{m s}^{-1} d) Wave P is faster with speed 833 m s−1833\,\text{m s}^{-1}

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