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Wave Velocity Solutions Complete

The document provides a series of calculations related to wave velocity, including finding wavelengths, frequencies, and distances using the speed of light and sound. It covers various types of waves such as microwaves, sonar, and sound waves, and includes specific examples like the distance to Proxima Centauri and the depth of the Grand Canyon. Each calculation is presented with the relevant formula and results for clarity.

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Wave Velocity Solutions Complete

The document provides a series of calculations related to wave velocity, including finding wavelengths, frequencies, and distances using the speed of light and sound. It covers various types of waves such as microwaves, sonar, and sound waves, and includes specific examples like the distance to Proxima Centauri and the depth of the Grand Canyon. Each calculation is presented with the relevant formula and results for clarity.

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Wave Velocity Worksheet - Complete Solutions

1. Find the wavelength and type of wave:

Wavelength = Speed / Frequency

Wavelength = 3.00 x 10^8 / 1.01 x 10^7 = 29.7 m

Type of wave: Microwave

2. Looking back in time (Pluto):

Time = Distance / Speed of Light

Time = 5.91 x 10^12 / 3.00 x 10^8 = 1.97 x 10^4 seconds = 0.23 days

3. Lowest audible pitch:

Wavelength = Speed / Frequency

Wavelength = 331 / 20.0 = 16.6 m

4. Standing wave on a wire:

Wavelength = Speed / Frequency

Wavelength = 335 / 67 = 5.0 m

5. Sonar wavelength:

Wavelength = Speed / Frequency

Wavelength = 1.45 x 10^3 / 288 = 5.03 m

6. Cicada buzzing:

Frequency = Speed / Wavelength

Frequency = 346 / 2.69 = 128.7 Hz


Period = 1 / Frequency = 1 / 128.7 = 0.00777 s

7. Drum wave frequency:

Frequency = Speed / Wavelength

Frequency = 2.42 x 10^4 / 1.10 = 2.20 x 10^4 Hz

Period = 1 / Frequency = 4.55 x 10^-5 s

8. Laser light wavelength:

Frequency = Speed / Wavelength

Frequency = 3.00 x 10^8 / 5.3 x 10^-7 = 5.66 x 10^14 Hz

9. Light in quartz glass:

Frequency = Speed / Wavelength

Frequency = 1.94 x 10^8 / 5.89 x 10^-7 = 3.29 x 10^14 Hz

10. Wave crests:

Time = Wavelength / Speed

Time = 14 / 7.0 = 2.0 s

11. Speed of wave in rubber:

Speed = Frequency x Wavelength

Speed = 60.0 x 0.90 = 54.0 m/s

12. Speed of wave in steel:

Speed = Frequency x Wavelength

Speed = 60.0 x 85.5 = 5130.0 m/s


13. Grand Canyon echo:

Depth = (Speed x Time) / 2

Depth = (340.0 x 5.20) / 2 = 884.0 m

14. Moon distance (laser beam):

Distance = (Speed x Time) / 2

Distance = (3.00 x 10^8 x 2.52) / 2 = 3.78 x 10^8 m

15. Distance to Proxima Centauri:

Distance = Speed of Light x Time

Time in seconds = 4.3 x 365 x 24 x 3600 = 1.36 x 10^8 s

Distance = 3.00 x 10^8 x 1.36 x 10^8 = 4.08 x 10^16 m

Distance in miles = 4.08 x 10^16 / 1609.34 = 2.54 x 10^13 miles

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