What is the wavelength of a sound wave with a frequency of 440 Hz if the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s?

flatantsmu

flatantsmu

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2022-09-30

What is the wavelength of a sound wave with a frequency of 440 Hz if the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s?

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Joaquin Cisneros

Joaquin Cisneros

Beginner2022-10-01Added 4 answers

To solve this problem we have to use the wave equation that is given below:
v = f λ
v=velocity
f=frequency
λ = w a v e l e n g t h
We know the frequency and the velocity, both of which have good units. All we have to do is rearrange the equation and solve for \lambda:
λ = v f
Let's plug in our given values and see what we get!
λ = 340 m s 440 s 1
λ = 0.773 m

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