A sound wave travelling in water has wavelength 0.4 m. Is this wave audible in air? (The speed of sound in water = 1400 m/s )

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Solution

V = f λ
1400 = f ×0.4
f = 3500 Hz
Yes, it is audible.

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A sound wave travelling in water has wavelength 0.4 m. Is this wave audible in air? (The speed of sound in water = 1400 m/s )

V = f λ 1400 = f ×0.4 f = 3500 Hz Yes, it is audible.

V = f λ
1400 = f ×0.4
f = 3500 Hz
Yes, it is audible.