Question

Meteor Infrasound A meteor that explodes in the atmosphere creates infrasound waves that can travel multiple times around the globe. One such meteor produced infrasound waves with a wavelength of 6.6 km that propagated 8810 km in 8.67 h. Part A What was the frequency of these waves?

Answer 1

Answer:

The frequency of these waves is $4.27\times10^{-2}\ Hz$

Explanation:

Given that,

Wavelength = 6.6 km

Distance = 8810 km

Time t = 8.67 hr

We need to calculate the velocity of sound

Using formula of velocity

$v = \dfrac{D}{T}$

Where, D = distance

T = time

Put the value into the formula

$v =\dfrac{8810}{8.67}$

$v=1016\ km/hr$

We need to calculate the frequency

Using formula of frequency

$v=n\lambda$

$n=\dfrac{v}{\lambda}$

Put the value into the formula

$n=\dfrac{1016}{6.6}$

$n=153.93\ hr$

$n=\dfrac{153.93}{60\times60}$

$n=0.0427\ Hz$

$n=4.27\times10^{-2}\ Hz$

Hence, The frequency of these waves is $4.27\times10^{-2}\ Hz$