Physics

Physics

Problem

A sound wave travels through air at 340 m/s340\,\text{m/s} with a wavelength of 0.80 m0.80\,\text{m}. The wave then enters water, where its speed is 1.5×103 m/s1.5\times10^{3}\,\text{m/s}. What is the wavelength of the sound in water? a) 0.80 m0.80\,\text{m} b) 0.18 m0.18\,\text{m} c) 3.5 m3.5\,\text{m} d) 2.7 m2.7\,\text{m}

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