Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
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Chapter 14 - Waves and Sound - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 491: 2

Answer

$v=7.9m/s$

Work Step by Step

The velocity of a wave is equal to $$v=f \lambda $$ To find the frequency, use dimensional analysis. $$\frac{14 waves}{1min} \times \frac{1min}{60s}=0.233waves/s$$ Substituting known values of $f=0.233Hz$ and $\lambda=34m$ yields a velocity of $$v=(0.233Hz)(34m)=7.9m/s$$
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