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A sound wave has a frequency of 2700Hz and wavelength of 20cm. What is it’s velocity?

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Answer:

The velocity of the sound wave is 540 meters per second.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sound is a consequence of mechanic waves, the velocity of a mechanic wave (
v), in meters per second, is determined by following formula:


v = \lambda\cdot f (1)

Where:


\lambda - Wavelength, in meters.


\lambda - Frequency, in hertz.

If we know that
f = 2700\,hz and
\lambda = 0.20\,m, then the velocity of the sound wave is:


v = \lambda\cdot f


v = 540\,(m)/(s)

The velocity of the sound wave is 540 meters per second.

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