A train whistle has a frequency of 400 Hz and a wavelength of 0.875 m. What is the speed of the sound wave?

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2022-10-16

A train whistle has a frequency of 400 Hz and a wavelength of 0.875 m. What is the speed of the sound wave?

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Taxinov

Taxinov

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Explanation:
frequency, f=400Hz
Wavelength, λ = 0.875 m
The speed of the sound wave is ν = f λ m s 1
So, ν = 400 0.875 = 350 m s 1

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