a) Explain the terms ‘crests’ and ‘trough’ of a wave? What type of waves consists of crests and troughs?
b) The flash of a gun is seen by a man 3 seconds before the sound is heard. Calculate the distance of the gun from the man.
a) The crest is a part of a transverse wave which is the elevation experienced by the wave from the line which is above zero disturbance. The trough is also a part of a transverse wave which is the depression experienced by the wave from the line which is below zero disturbance.
b) Speed of sound = 332 m/s
Time = 3s
Speed = distance/time
Distance = (Speed) (time) = 996 m
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