Before answering the question, first we have to understand a longitudinal wave.
A longitudinal wave is a type of mechanical wave in which the direction of wave propagation is parallel to the particle vibration of the medium.
In this type of wave, there will be compressions and rarefactions. Compressions are the high pressure regions where the particles of the medium are very close to each other. The rarefactions are the low pressure regions of a longitudinal wave where the particles are not so close to each other.
Hence, a longitudinal wave is a series of compressions and rarefactions.
The wavelength of a longitudinal wave is defined as the distance between two successive compressions or rarefactions.
Hence, the correct answer to the question is C) by measuring the distance between adjacent rarefactions.
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I found some good web pages with highly detailed answers to predicting the range of a trebuchet. A very simple model we have used in my Intro to Eng class just uses the mass of the projectile (m2), the mass of the counter weight (m1), and the height the counter weight falls (h):
Range (max) = 2 * (m1/m2) * h
Now the efficiency of the trebuchet will cause this model to be off by quite a bit. But once you have a working trebuchet, we find this model works well when we vary m1, m2, or h. We assume we have a take off angle of 45 degrees above the horizon.
This solution is based on the classic max range ballistics problem - 45 degree take off angle. It also assumes converting all the potential energy of the counter weight to kinetic energy of the projectile. That is why the efficiency issue comes up as a lot of energy is lost due to friction in the moving trebuchet. If the projectile spins a lot then it will travel a shorter distance as the potential energy is split into kinetic and rotational energy. Projectile shape and wind will also vary the results.
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