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  • Calculate Wave Frequency: Speed of Sound & Wavelength
    Here's how to calculate the frequency:

    Understanding the Relationship

    * Speed of sound (v): The speed at which sound travels through a medium (in this case, air).

    * Wavelength (λ): The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave.

    * Frequency (f): The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

    These three are related by the following equation:

    v = fλ

    Solving for Frequency

    1. Rearrange the equation: To solve for frequency (f), divide both sides of the equation by wavelength (λ):

    f = v / λ

    2. Plug in the values:

    * v = 340 m/s (speed of sound)

    * λ = 0.68 m (wavelength)

    3. Calculate:

    f = 340 m/s / 0.68 m

    f ≈ 500 Hz

    Therefore, the frequency of the wave is approximately 500 Hz.

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