A tuning fork produces a sound of frequency in air

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Waves · Waves

Problem

A tuning fork produces a sound of frequency 256 Hz256\,\text{Hz} in air, where the speed of sound is 340 m/s340\,\text{m/s}. Calculate the wavelength of this sound. (a) 0.75 m0.75\,\text{m} (b) 0.21 m0.21\,\text{m} (c) 1.33 m1.33\,\text{m} (d) 1.41 m1.41\,\text{m}

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