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Question 38

A sound wave of velocity 350 ms-1 is directed towards the surface of water. lf the ratio of the wavelength of sound in water to that in air is 425:100, calculate the velocity on the wave in water

  • A.82.4ms-1
  • B.148.8ms-1
  • C.350.0ms-1
  • D.1487.5ms-1
  • E.3500.5ms-1.
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Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Physics
Year
1996
Question no.
#38
Type
Objective
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