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Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

Wavelength Calculation from Frequency and Speed

Very Hard Physics Waves And Sound

In a laboratory setting, an experiment is conducted to investigate the properties of sound waves produced by a tuning fork. The tuning fork vibrates at a frequency of 340 Hz in a medium with a known density of 1.2 kg/m³. A researcher notes that the sound travels through the medium and can be measured at various points in time. To understand the relationship between frequency, wavelength, and wave speed, the researcher goes on to calculate the wavelength of the sound wave produced.

Using the formula for wave speed, v = fλ, where v is the wave speed, f is the frequency, and λ is the wavelength, the researcher finds that the velocity of sound in this medium is approximately 408 m/s. What is the wavelength of the sound wave produced by the tuning fork?

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