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Physics (AS & A Level) · Feb / March 2022 · Paper 12 · Question 25

9702Stationary waves

A corridor is 13.2 m long and has closed doors that reflect sound at both ends. The speed of sound in the air in the corridor is 330 m s⁻¹. What is the lowest frequency of sound that could create a stationary wave in the corridor with a node halfway along it?

  1. A0.040 Hz
  2. B13 Hz
  3. C25 Hz
  4. D50 Hz

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Correct answer: C. 25 Hz

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