Calculate the wavelength of a sound wave travelling in air with a frequency of 20 Hz.
Assume the speed of the sound wave in air is 330 m/s.
A
15 m
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B
20 m
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C
16 m
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D
16.5 m
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Solution
The correct option is D 16.5 m To find wavelength (λ) from frequency (f), we can use
Speed of sound wave, v = f × λ .
Speed of sound wave = v = 330 m/s
Frequency = 20 Hz
Therfore,
V= f × λ
330 m/s = 20 × λ
λ= 330/20 = 16.5 m