Waves on a String: The speed of sound in steel is 5000 m/s. What is the wavelength of a sound wave of frequency 660 Hz in steel?

A. 7.58 m
B. 2.41 m
C. 1.21 m
D. 0.829 m
E. 0.132 m


Answer: A

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