Ocean Wave Properties and Calculations

The video tutorial covers solutions to physics problems related to waves and sound, specifically problems 6 through 8. It begins with an introduction to the concepts of wavelength, period, and wave speed, using an ocean wave example. Problem 7 involves calculating wave speed and period for waves in a shallow dish, while problem 8 focuses on determining wave speed and wavelength for waves traveling in a lake. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the relationships between frequency, period, and wavelength, and applying the wave equation to solve these problems.

What is the wavelength of the ocean wave described in problem 6?

• 10 meters

• 15 meters

• 20 meters

• 5 meters

How often does the ocean wave pass a fixed location?

• Every 4 seconds

• Every 3 seconds

• Every 2 seconds

• Every 1 second

What is the speed of the ocean wave in problem 6?

• 2.5 m/s

• 7 m/s

• 3.5 m/s

• 5 m/s

What is the frequency of the water wave in problem 7?

• 5.2 Hz

• 2.4 Hz

• 3.6 Hz

• 4.8 Hz

What is the speed of the water wave in problem 7?

• 29 m/s

• 24 m/s

• 34 m/s

• 39 m/s

What is the period of the water wave in problem 7?

• 0.21 seconds

• 0.31 seconds

• 0.41 seconds

• 0.51 seconds

How far do the water waves travel in the lake in problem 8?

• 5.4 meters

• 6.4 meters

• 4.4 meters

• 3.4 meters

What is the speed of the water waves in the lake in problem 8?

• 1.4 m/s

• 2.4 m/s

• 3.4 m/s

• 4.4 m/s

What is the period of oscillation for the water waves in the lake in problem 8?

• 0.8 seconds

• 1.0 seconds

• 1.2 seconds

• 1.4 seconds

What is the wavelength of the water waves in the lake in problem 8?

• 2.5 meters

• 3.5 meters

• 3.0 meters

• 2.0 meters