The speed of a sound wave (s) is given by the frequency (f) multiplied by the wavelength (w): s = fw. Find the wavelength of a sound wave with a frequency of 2,000 vibrations per second and a speed of 330 meters/second.Answer: ___________

What will be an ideal response?


330/2,000 = 2,000w/2,000
0.165 m  = w

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