Physics

Physics

Problem

Sound of frequency 256 Hz256\,\text{Hz} travels in air at 340 m s−1340\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}. The same sound enters water where its speed is 1480 m s−11480\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}. Calculate the wavelength of the sound (a) in air, (b) in water.

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