Calculating Wavelength from Frequency and Speed

Sound waves are an essential aspect of communication and music, playing a significant role in various biological and environmental processes. These waves travel through different media and their properties can change depending on the medium. In a classroom experiment, a teacher generates a sound wave at a frequency of 440 Hz, also known as the musical note A4. The sound is emitted in air, where the speed of sound is approximately 343 meters per second.

Given these parameters, students are asked to find the wavelength of the sound produced. Recall that the relationship between speed (v), frequency (f), and wavelength (λ) is given by the formula: v = f × λ.