Progressive waves
 

Progressive waves problem 41


A signal generator, amplifier and loudspeaker are used to produce different sound waves in the air of a room. The relationships between the properties of these waves are investigated. Which relationship is not correct?


  • Amplitude is proportional to wavelength.


  • Frequency is inversely proportional to wavelength.


  • Intensity is proportional to amplitude squared at a given frequency.


  • Period is equal to the reciprocal of frequency.


 

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