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Displacement of a wave is expressed as x(t)=5 (628t+(π)/(2)) m. The wavelength of the wave when its velocity is 300 m/s is:

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula
x(t) = A (ω t + φ) v = (ω)/(K) K = (2π)/(λ)
Core Logic

From the given wave equation, angular frequency ω = 628 rad/s. Given wave velocity v = 300 m/s. Using the relation v = (ω)/(K):

300 = (628)/(K) K = (628)/(300)
Step 1: Compute Wavelength

Substitute K = (2π)/(λ):

(2π)/(λ) = (628)/(300)

Since 2π ≈ 2 × 3.14 = 6.28, the expression simplifies neatly:

(6.28)/(λ) = (628)/(300) λ = 3 m
Pattern Recognition

Notice standard values like ω = 628 = 200π, which means the frequency is exactly 100 Hz. Using v = fλ 300 = 100λ λ = 3 m avoids setting up fractions.

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Q37 jee_main_2024_31_jan_evening Speed of Sound in Gases
The speed of sound in oxygen at S.T.P. will be approximately: (Given, R = 8.3 J K⁻¹ , γ = 1.4)
  • A. 310 m/s
  • B. 333 m/s
  • C. 341 m/s
  • D. 325 m/s

Solution

Related Formula
v = √((γ RT)/(M))
Core Logic

For Oxygen (O₂) at standard temperature and pressure (S.T.P.): T = 273 K M = 32 g/mol = 32 × 10⁻³ kg/mol γ = 1.4 R = 8.3 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹

Step 1: Calculate Velocity
v = 1.4 × 8.3 × 27332 × 10⁻³ v = 3172.2632 × 10⁻³ v = √(99.133 × 10³) v = √(99133) ≈ 314.85 m/s

Approximating to the closest given option yields 310 m/s.

Pattern Recognition

For diatomic gases around room temp or STP, velocities range roughly from 250 to 350 m/s depending on molar mass (N₂ ≈ 334, O₂ ≈ 315). Recognize 315 is closest to option (1) due to standard approximations taken in exams.

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Q jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Organ Pipes
The fundamental frequency of a closed organ pipe is equal to the first overtone frequency of an open organ pipe. If length of the open pipe is 60~cm, the length of the closed pipe will be:
  • A. 60~cm
  • B. 45~cm
  • C. 30~cm
  • D. 15~cm

Solution

Related Formula
fclosed, fundamental = (v)/(4Lc) fopen, 1st overtone = (2v)/(2Lₒ)
Core Logic

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Organ Pipes diagram for Q45 - JEE Main 2024 Morning

Organ Pipes diagram for Q45 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
Organ Pipes diagram for Q45 - JEE Main 2024 Morning

For a closed organ pipe, the fundamental frequency (1st harmonic) is:

f₁ = (v)/(λ) = (v)/(4L₁)

where L₁ is the length of the closed pipe.

For an open organ pipe, the first overtone (2nd harmonic) is:

f₂ = (2v)/(2L₂) = (v)/(L₂)

where L₂ is the length of the open pipe (L₂ = 60 cm).

Step 2: Equating Frequencies

Given f₁ = f₂:

(v)/(4L₁) = (v)/(L₂)

L₂ = 4L₁

60 = 4 × L₁ L₁ = 15 cm
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