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(a)
The speed of the water waves in a lake.
(a)
Answer to Problem 64A
The speed of the water wave in a lake is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Distance travelled by the water waveis
Time elapsed is
Period of oscillations is
Formula used:
Where,
Calculation:
Calculate the speed of water:
Substitute the values and solve:
Conclusion:
Hence, the speed of water wave in a lake is
(b)
The wavelength of water wave.
(b)
Answer to Problem 64A
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Period of oscillations,
The speed of water wave in a lake is
Formula used:
Where,
Calculation:
Substitute all the given values in the formula:
Conclusion:
Hence, the wavelength of water wave in the lake is
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