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Displacement of a wave is expressed as x(t)=5cosleft(628t+fracpi2right)text m. The wavelength of the wave when its velocity is 300 m/s is:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula x(t) = Acos(omega t + phi) v = fracomegaK K = frac2pilambda ### Core Logic From the given wave equation, angular frequency omega = 628text rad/s. Given wave velocity v = 300text m/s. Using the relation v = fracomegaK: 300 = frac628K implies K = frac628300 ### Step 1: Compute Wavelength Substitute K = frac2pilambda: frac2pilambda = frac628300 Since 2pi approx 2 times 3.14 = 6.28, the expression simplifies neatly: frac6.28lambda = frac628300 implies lambda = 3text m ### Pattern Recognition Notice standard values like omega = 628 = 200pi, which means the frequency is exactly 100text Hz. Using v = flambda implies 300 = 100lambda implies lambda = 3text m avoids setting up fractions. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Waves

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Q8 2025 Speed of Sound in Medium
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: A sound wave has higher speed in solids than gases. Reason R: Gases have higher value of Bulk modulus than solids. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
  • A. textBoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B. textA is false but R is true
  • C. textBoth A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • D. textA is true but R is false

Solution

### Related Formula v = sqrtfracmathrmBrho ### Core Logic Assertion A: Sound velocity relies on structural elasticity bounds. Solids are highly rigid compared to fluids, making speed significantly higher. (True) Reason R: Solids resist structural compression far better than unbonded gases, giving them significantly higher Bulk Modulus properties. Thus, statement R is completely false. ### Step 1: Final Conclusion Assertion A is true, but Reason R is false, aligning perfectly with option (4). ### Pattern Recognition Even though density rho is higher for solids, the corresponding elastic modulus parameter increases by several orders of magnitude, dominating the structural velocity index. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Waves
Q7 2025 Speed of Sound in Gases
Consider the sound wave travelling in ideal gases of mathrmHe, mathrmCH_4, and mathrmCO_2. All the gases have the same ratio fracP ho, where P is the pressure and ho is the density. The ratio of the speed of sound through the gases v_mathrmHe : v_mathrmCH_4 : v_mathrmCO_2 is given by
  • A. sqrtfrac75 : sqrtfrac53 : sqrtfrac43
  • B. sqrtfrac53 : sqrtfrac43 : sqrtfrac75
  • C. sqrtfrac53 : sqrtfrac43 : sqrtfrac43
  • D. sqrtfrac43 : sqrtfrac53 : sqrtfrac75

Solution

### Related Formula Laplace correction equation for speed of sound: v = sqrtfracgamma P ho Given that fracP ho is constant for all three gases: v propto sqrtgamma where gamma = 1 + frac2f (adiabatic constant). ### Core Logic Determine the gamma factor based on molecular atomic structures: 1. mathrmHe (Monatomic) implies f = 3 implies gamma_mathrmHe = frac53 2. mathrmCH_4 (Polyatomic/Non-linear) implies gamma_mathrmCH_4 approx frac43 based on experimental references. 3. mathrmCO_2 (Triatomic linear/vibrational modes) implies gamma_mathrmCO_2 approx frac43 as provided in textbook standard testing matrices. ### Step 1: Construct the Ratio Substitute these values into the proportionality: v_mathrmHe : v_mathrmCH*4 : v*mathrmCO2 = sqrtfrac53 : sqrtfrac43 : sqrtfrac43 ### Pattern Recognition When fracP ho is locked down constant, sound speed depends strictly on internal degrees of freedom via gamma. Keep standard experimental values of complex gases like mathrmCH_4 and mathrmCO_2 memorized. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Waves Class 11 Physics: Kinetic Theory
Q16 2025 Organ Pipes and Standing Waves
In an experiment with a closed organ pipe, it is filled with water by left(frac15 ight)th of its volume. The frequency of the fundamental note will change by
  • A. 25%
  • B. 20%
  • C. -20%
  • D. -25%

Solution

### Related Formula Fundamental frequency of a closed organ pipe: f_1 = fracv4l where l is the acoustic air column column length. ### Core Logic Initially, full air column length = l. Filling frac15 of its space with fluid reduces the available vibrating air tract space down to: l_2 = l - frac15l = frac45l
Resonating length air column profile initial state for Q16 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Resonating length air column profile initial state for Q16 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
### Step 1: Calculate New Frequency The modified acoustic frequency response is: f_2 = fracv4l_2 = fracv4left(frac45l ight) = frac5v16l = frac54f_1
Resonating length air column profile initial state for Q16 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Resonating length air column profile initial state for Q16 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
### Step 2: Determine Percentage Shift Delta f\% = fracf_2 - f_1f_1 times 100 = left( frac54 - 1 ight) times 100 = 25\% ### Pattern Recognition Shortening the resonance tube length raises pitch frequency proportionally. Shifting length down to 80\% drives frequency up to 125\%, yielding a positive 25\% upward change jump. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Waves
Q13 2025 Wave Equation
The equation of a wave travelling on a string is y=sin[20pi x+10pi t] where x and t are distance and time in SI units. The minimum distance between two points having the same oscillating speed is : [cite: 120, 121]
  • A. 5.0 cm [cite: 122]
  • B. 20 cm [cite: 123]
  • C. 10 cm [cite: 124]
  • D. 2.5 cm [cite: 125]

Solution

### Related Formula k = frac2pilambda Delta x_textmin = fraclambda2 [cite: 715] ### Core Logic From the given wave equation, the wave number k is the coefficient of x [cite: 120]: k = 20pi\ textrad/m Now find the wavelength lambda: [cite: 717] lambda = frac2pik = frac2pi20pi = frac110\ textm = 10\ textcm [cite: 717] The minimum distance between any two points moving with identical speeds in a continuous wave cycle corresponds to a phase difference of pi, which translates spatially to a half-wavelength separation (fraclambda2) [cite: 715]: textDistance = fraclambda2 = frac102 = 5\ textcm [cite: 717] ### Pattern Recognition Oscillating speed configuration reaches identical value fields twice per spatial wavelength cycle[cite: 715]. Thus, minimum distance separation scales exactly to fraclambda2[cite: 715]. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Physics: Waves

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