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A sound source of frequency 170 Hz is placed near a wall. A man walking from a source towards the wall finds that there is a periodic rise and fall of sound intensity. If the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s the distance (in metres) separating the two adjacent positions of minimum intensity is

a
1/2
b
1
c
3/2
d
2

detailed solution

Correct option is B

v=nλ⇒λ=vn=340170⇒λ=2Distance separating the position of minimum intensity = λ2=22=1m

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