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A sound wave travels at a speed of 340 m/s. If its wavelength is 1.5 m. What is the frequency of the wave?

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A sound wave travels at a speed of 340 m/s.

If its wavelength is 1.5 m, what is the frequency of the wave?

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1. Break Down the Problem

We need to find the frequency of a sound wave given its speed and wavelength. The relationship between speed (v), frequency (f), and wavelength (λ) is described by the formula: v=fλ v = f \cdot \lambda Here, we can isolate frequency: f=vλ f = \frac{v}{\lambda}

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