
Determine the wavelength and amplitude of each of the two waves in figure.

Two waves.


Important Questions on Waves
A microphone detects sound waves. The microphone is connected to a . On the screen, two complete cycles occupy five scale divisions along the -axis. The calibrated time-base is set on .
Determine the frequency of the sound waves.

A Lamp emits electromagnetic radiation in all directions. Assuming the lamp to be a point source, Calculate the intensity of the radiation:
(a) At a distance of from the lamp

A Lamp emits electromagnetic radiation in all directions. Assuming the lamp to be a point source Calculate the intensity of the radiation:
(b) At a distance of From the lamp.

A wave from a source has an amplitude of and an intensity of .
(a) The amplitude of the wave is increased to . Calculate the intensity now.

A wave from a source has an amplitude of And an intensity of .
(b) The intensity of the wave is decreased to Calculate the amplitude now.



An oscillator is used to send a transverse wave along a stretched string. The wavelength of the wave is when the frequency of the oscillator is . For this wave, calculate:
(a) Its frequency
