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A sound wave has a frequency of 265 Hz and a wavelength measured at 1.3m. What is the speed of the wave

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for calculating speed of a wave is expressed as

v = fλ

where

v is the speed

f is the frequency

λ is the wavelength

From the information given,

λ = 1.3

f = 265

Thus,

v = 265 x 1.3

v = 344.5 m/s

The speed of the wave is 344.5 m/s

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