Question

The notes produced by a tuba range in frequency from approximately 45 Hz to 375 Hz. Find the possible range of wavelengths in air produced by the instrument when the speed of sound in air is 343 m/s.

Answer 1

The possible range of wavelengths in air produced by the instrument is 7.62 m and 0.914 m respectively.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

The notes produced by a tuba range in frequency from approximately 45 Hz to 375 Hz.

The speed of sound in air is 343 m/s.

To find,

The wavelength range for the corresponding frequency.

Solution,

The speed of sound is given by the following relation as :

`v=f_1\lambda_1`

Wavelength for f = 45 Hz is,

`\lambda_1=(v)/(f_1)`

`\lambda_1=(343)/(45)=7.62\ m`

Wavelength for f = 375 Hz is,

`\lambda_2=(v)/(f_2)`

`\lambda_2=(343)/(375)=0.914\ m/s`

So, the possible range of wavelengths in air produced by the instrument is 7.62 m and 0.914 m respectively.