A Vibrating Tuning Fork of Frequency 1080 Hz Is Held

question 51

Multiple Choice

A vibrating tuning fork of frequency 1080 Hz is held above a tube filled with water.Assume the speed of sound to be 330 m/s.As the water level is lowered,consecutive maxima in intensity are observed at intervals of about

• A)7.65 cm
• B)15.3 cm
• C)23.0 cm
• D)30.6 cm
• E)53.6 cm

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