The speed of sound is approximately 340 m/s. If a sound wave has a wavelength of 0.68 meters, approximately what will the frequency be?

Cory Russell

Cory Russell

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2022-10-14

The speed of sound is approximately 340 m/s. If a sound wave has a wavelength of 0.68 meters, approximately what will the frequency be?

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Kenley Rasmussen

Kenley Rasmussen

Beginner2022-10-15Added 13 answers

We know that speed v, frequency f and wavelength λ are related as:
v = λ f so we get, rearranging:
f = v λ = 340 0.68 = 500 H z

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