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Question 36
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An underwater hydrophone records the pressure oscillations caused by a low-frequency acoustic wave propagating through ocean water. The recorded signal trace is shown below:

Acoustic signal trace showing 5 complete cycles in 0.02 s

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Calculate the frequency of the acoustic wave.

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b.

State the equation that links frequency, wavelength, and wave speed.

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c.

The acoustic wave travels through the ocean water at a speed of 1540 m/s1540\text{ m/s}1540 m/s. Calculate the wavelength of this wave.

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