An elephant can hear sound with a frequency of 15.0 Hz. What is the wavelength of this wave? The speed of sound in air is 343 m/s.
To find the wavelength of a sound wave, you can use the formula:
wavelength (λ) = speed of sound (v) / frequency (f)
Given:
- Frequency (f) = 15.0 Hz
- Speed of sound (v) = 343 m/s
Substitute these values into the formula:
wavelength (λ) = 343 m/s / 15.0 Hz
Calculating this expression will give you the wavelength of the sound wave produced by an elephant:
wavelength (λ) = 22.87 meters
Therefore, the wavelength of the sound wave is 22.87 meters.