A wave travels at 340 m/s and the sound frequency is 170 Hz. Find the wavelength — Physics problems | PhysLabo
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Wavelength of a sound wave

Easy 11 grade Waves / Sound Waves

A sound wave travels at a speed of $v = 340$ m/s. The oscillation frequency is $f = 170$ Hz. Find the wavelength.

Given
  • $v = 340$ m/s
  • $f = 170$ Hz
  • $\lambda = ?$
Hints
Hint 1 / 2
Speed, frequency and wavelength are linked: $v = \lambda f$.
Hint 2 / 2
Divide the speed by the frequency.
Solution

The basic wave equation: $v = \lambda f$, hence

$$\lambda = \frac{v}{f} = \frac{340}{170} = 2 \text{ m}$$

Answer

$\lambda = 2$ m