A whistle emits sound of wavelength in air

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Waves · Waves

Problem

A whistle emits sound of wavelength 0.85 cm0.85\,\text{cm} in air. If the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s340\,\text{m/s}, calculate the frequency of the sound and state whether it is audible or ultrasonic for humans.

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