The given diagram shows a detector placed between a transmitter of sound waves and a metal plate. At three adjacent points,$R, S$ and $T$,the meter shows zero intensity. Which of the following is the frequency of the emitted wave in $Hz$? (Take the velocity of sound as $v = 300 \, m/s$)

  • A
    $900$
  • B
    $100$
  • C
    $0.01$
  • D
    $0.09$

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