Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Oscillations and Waves - Problems - Page 324: 36

Answer

1.22 m

Work Step by Step

The wave speed is given by $v=\lambda f$. The frequency is 282 Hz. The wavelength is the distance between successive wave crests. $$\lambda=\frac{v}{f}=\frac{343 m/s}{282 Hz}\approx 1.22 m$$
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