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NDA 1 2025 GAT, question 133

Topic: Physics

Q133

The frequency (f), wavelength (λ) and speed (v) of a sound wave are related as

  1. (a) f=vλf = v\lambda
  2. (b) λ=vf\lambda = vf
  3. (c) f=λ/vf = \lambda/v
  4. (d) v=λfv = \lambda fCorrect answer

Solution.

Answer: (d) v=λfv = \lambda f

  1. In one period TT, the wave travels one wavelength λ\lambda.
  2. Thus v=λ/Tv = \lambda/T.
  3. Since f=1/Tf = 1/T, the relation is v=λfv = \lambda f.