Question

Dolphins communicate using various sounds including whistles, clicks, and squeaks. communication, and high frequency vocalizations are likely used in echolocation. If a d traveling at 1500m / s , what is the wavelength of the sound?

Answer 1

42.86 m

Step-by-step explanation:

the frequency, speed, and wavelength are related with the following equation

v = λf

Where v is the speed, λ is the wavelength and f is the frequency.

Solving for λ, we get:

λ = v/f

Then, we can replace v = 1500 m/s and f = 35 Hz to get

`\begin{gathered} \lambda=(v)/(f) \\ \\ \lambda=\frac{1500\text{ m/s}}{35\text{ Hz}}=42.86\text{ m} \end{gathered}`

Therefore, the wavelength of the sound is 42.86 m