What is the frequency of a sound wave with a wavelength of 0.04 meter in air? What type of wave is this, transverse or longitudinal

Jared Lowe

Jared Lowe

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2022-11-20

What is the frequency of a sound wave with a wavelength of 0.04 meter in air? What type of wave is this, transverse or longitudinal

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Aiden Villa

Aiden Villa

Beginner2022-11-21Added 10 answers

Speed (v) , frequency (f) and wavelength ( λ ) are related as
v=f\lambda
Speed of sound at 20 C is approximately 340m/s
f = v λ = 340 m / s 0.04 m = 8500 H z
Sound wave is longitudinal.

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