Understanding the Relationship
* Speed of Sound: The speed of sound in air is approximately 343 meters per second (m/s) at room temperature.
* Wavelength (λ): The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave.
* Frequency (f): The number of waves passing a point per second (measured in Hertz, Hz).
The Formula
The relationship between speed of sound (v), wavelength (λ), and frequency (f) is:
v = fλ
Calculation
1. Rearrange the formula to solve for frequency:
f = v / λ
2. Plug in the values:
f = 343 m/s / 5 m
3. Calculate the frequency:
f = 68.6 Hz
Answer:
The frequency of a sound wave with a wavelength of 5 meters in air would be approximately 68.6 Hz.
