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What is the equation for the velocity of a sound wave in terms of frequency and wavelength?
What is the equation for the velocity of a sound wave in terms of frequency and wavelength?
- $v = f \lambda$ (correct)
- $v = f + \lambda$
- $v = \frac{\lambda}{f}$
- $v = \frac{f}{\lambda}$
In which material does sound travel the fastest?
In which material does sound travel the fastest?
- Diamond
- Air
- Cast Iron (correct)
- Water
How does a speaker generate sound waves compared to piezoelectric materials for ultrasound generation?
How does a speaker generate sound waves compared to piezoelectric materials for ultrasound generation?
- Speakers generate ultrasound with higher frequency, while piezoelectric materials can generate sound waves with lower frequency
- Speakers and piezoelectric materials generate sound waves with similar frequencies
- Speakers and piezoelectric materials cannot generate sound waves
- Speakers generate sound waves with lower frequency, while piezoelectric materials can generate ultrasound with higher frequency (correct)
What type of wave is a sound wave?
What type of wave is a sound wave?
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What is the equation for the period of a wave in terms of frequency?
What is the equation for the period of a wave in terms of frequency?
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Study Notes
Sound Waves
- The velocity of a sound wave is given by the equation v = λf, where v is velocity, λ is wavelength, and f is frequency.
Material and Speed
- Sound travels the fastest through steel, with a speed of approximately 5,960 meters per second.
Sound Generation
- Speakers generate sound waves through the vibration of a diaphragm, which pushes and pulls air molecules to create pressure waves.
- Piezoelectric materials, on the other hand, generate ultrasound waves through the application of an electric current, which causes the material to deform and create high-frequency sound waves.
Type of Wave
- A sound wave is a type of mechanical longitudinal wave.
Period and Frequency
- The period of a wave (T) is the reciprocal of its frequency (f), given by the equation T = 1/f.
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