A siren emits sound of frequency

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Problem

A siren emits sound of frequency 500 Hz500\,\text{Hz}. The speed of sound is 340 m/s340\,\text{m/s} in air and 1500 m/s1500\,\text{m/s} in water. What is the wavelength of this sound in water? (a) 0.68 m0.68\,\text{m} (b) 3.0 m3.0\,\text{m} (c) 1.5 m1.5\,\text{m} (d) 0.33 m0.33\,\text{m}

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