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The speed of surface waves in water decreases as the water becomes shallower. Suppose waves travel across the surface of a lake withn a speed of 2m/s and a wavelength of 1.5m. When these waves move into a shallower part of the lake, their speed decreases to 1.6m/s, though their frequency remains the same. Find the wavelength of the wave in the shallower water.

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Answer:

The correct solution is "1.2 m".

Explanation:

The given values are:

Wavelength of waves,

λ = 1.5 m

Speed of waves on surface,

V = 2 m/sec

Speed of waves in water,

V₁ = 1.6 m/sec

As we know,

⇒  [tex]V=f\times \lambda[/tex]

or,

⇒  [tex]f=\frac{V}{\lambda}[/tex]

On substituting the values, we get

⇒      [tex]=\frac{2}{1.5}[/tex]

⇒      [tex]=1.33 \ Hz[/tex]

hence,

⇒  [tex]\lambda_1=\frac{V_1}{f}[/tex]

On substituting the values, we get

⇒       [tex]=\frac{1.6}{1.33}[/tex]

⇒       [tex]=1.2 \ m[/tex]

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