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The annoying sound from a mosquito is produced when it beats its wings at the average rate of 600 wingbeats per second. What is the frequency of the soundwaves?
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The annoying sound from a mosquito is produced when it beats its wings at the average rate of 600 wingbeats per second. What is the frequency of the soundwaves?

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Frequency is given by the formula cycles÷seconds

So if the mosquito can complete 600 cycles in one second, our formula will be

f=600÷1
f=600!

The frequency is 600 Hz
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