Sound Wave Wavelength Ratio · PhysicsBowl 2024 #11
Physics
Problem
Two sound waves have the same frequency. One of the sound waves is traveling in air at 331 sm and the other is traveling in water at 1450 sm. What is the ratio of the wavelength of the sound in water to the wavelength of sound in air?
a. 0.228 b. 0.478 c. 1.00 d. 2.09 e. 4.38