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The frequency of the sound emitted by the lioudspeaker is 1020 Hz. Calculate the wavelength of the sound wave in air in cm where its velocity is 340 m/s.

The frequency of the sound emitted by the lioudspeaker is 1020 Hz. the wavelength of the sound wave in air in cm where its velocity is 340 m/s is 33.3 cm.


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