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What is the wavelength of a 32800 Hz tone in air? The speed of sound in air is 340 m/s. Answer in units of m.

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Given

The frequency is f=32800Hz

Speed of sound in air, v=340 m/s

To find

The wavelength

Step-by-step explanation

The wavelength is


\begin{gathered} \lambda=(v)/(f) \\ \Rightarrow\lambda=(340)/(32800) \\ \Rightarrow\lambda=0.0103m \end{gathered}

Conclusion

The wavelength is 0.0103 m

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