Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Oscillations and Waves - Problems - Page 325: 61

Answer

460 Hz

Work Step by Step

The wave speed is given by $v=\lambda f$. The speed is given as 344 m/s. Solve for the frequency at which the wavelength is 0.75 m. $$f =\frac{v}{\lambda }=\frac{344 m/s}{0.75m}\approx 460Hz$$ Diffraction through the window occurs for wavelengths that are larger than the window width, which correspond to waves with frequencies less than about 460 Hz.
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