Compute the wavelength in air of ultrasound with a frequency of 63 kHz if the speed of sound is 344 m/s. ________m

Jonzee asked Nov 6, 2023

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Jonzee asked Nov 6, 2023

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The wavelength is related to the velocity of the wave and its frequency by the equation:

$\lambda=(v)/(f)$

In this case the velocity is 344 m/s and the frequency is 63 kHz, then we have:

$\lambda=(344)/(63*10^3)=0.0055$

Therefore, the wavelength is 0.0055 m

Tomisha answered Nov 12, 2023

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