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The speed of sound in air is 340 m/s. What is the wavelength of a soundwave that has a frequency of 502 Hz?

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The formula for calculating velocity of wave is expressed as

v = fλ

where

v = velocity of the wave

λ = wavelength

f = frequency of the wave

From the information given,

v = 340

f = 502

Substituting these values into the formula, we have

340 = 502λ

Dividing both sides of the equation by 502,

340/502 = 502λ/502

λ = 0.68 m

The wavelength is 0.68 m

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