Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
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Chapter 27, Problem 50A
To determine
The number of cycles the wave train contains is to be determined on the bases of given information.
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Answer to Problem 50A
The number of cycles is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Time period =
Formula used:
The frequency or cycles per second equals to the reciprocal of the time period such as
Calculation:
Now substitute the value of time period in the formula
Conclusion:
The complete cycles are
Chapter 27 Solutions
Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
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