Physics

Physics

Problem

Five successive compressions are observed in a slinky, and the distance from the centre of the first compression to the centre of the fifth compression is 1.00\,m. What is the wavelength of the longitudinal wave in the slinky? a) 0.50 m0.50\,\text{m} b) 0.25 m0.25\,\text{m} c) 1.00 m1.00\,\text{m} d) 0.20 m0.20\,\text{m}

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