A sound wave in air has a frequency of 262 Hz and travels with a speed of 349 m/s. How far apart are the wave crests (compressions)
To determine the distance between wave crests (also known as wavelength), we can use the formula:
wavelength = speed of sound / frequency
Given:
Frequency (f) = 262 Hz
Speed of sound (v) = 349 m/s
Substituting the values into the formula:
wavelength = 349 m/s / 262 Hz
Now, we can calculate the wavelength:
wavelength = 1.332 m
Therefore, the wave crests (compressions) are 1.332 meters apart.