Chapter 16: Q.14 (page 451)
What are the amplitude, frequency, and wavelength of the wave in the given figure?

Short Answer
Part (a) The amplitude of the wave is 6cm.
Part (b) The frequency of the wave is 1.67 Hz.
Part (c) The wavelength is 1.2 m.
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Chapter 16: Q.14 (page 451)
What are the amplitude, frequency, and wavelength of the wave in the given figure?

Part (a) The amplitude of the wave is 6cm.
Part (b) The frequency of the wave is 1.67 Hz.
Part (c) The wavelength is 1.2 m.
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