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Sound travels with a speed of about 330m/s. What is the wavelength of sound whose frequency is 660 Hz?
  1. 0.5 m
  2. 1 m
  3. 2 m
  4. 1.5 m

A
0.5 m
B
1 m
C
2 m
D
1.5 m
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We have , v=fλ ,
given v=330m/s,f=660Hz ,
therefore , λ=v/f=330/660=0.5m

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