A tuning fork vibrates at

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Problem

A tuning fork vibrates at 512 Hz512\,\text{Hz}, producing sound with a wavelength of 0.670 m0.670\,\text{m} in air at 20∘C20^{\circ}\text{C}, where the speed of sound is 343 m/s343\,\text{m/s}. On a hot day the air temperature rises to 40∘C40^{\circ}\text{C}, increasing the speed of sound to 355 m/s355\,\text{m/s}. Determine the new wavelength of the sound in the warmer air and explain briefly why the frequency does not change.

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