Question

A sound wave travels in air toward the surface of a freshwater lake and enters into the water. The frequency of the sound does not change when the sound enters the water. The wavelength of the sound is 2.86 m in the air, and the temperature of both the air and the water is 20 degrees C. What is the wavelength in the water

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

velocity of sound in air at 20⁰C is 343 m /s

velocity of sound in water at 20⁰C is 1481 m /s

The wavelength of the sound is 2.86 m in the air so its frequency

= 343 / 2.86 = 119.93 .

This frequency of 119.93 will remain unchanged in water .

wavelength in water = velocity in water / frequency

= 1481 / 119.93

= 12. 35 m .