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The wavelength of a sound wave from a tuning fork is 0.85m. What is the frequency of the tuning fork? If the velocity of sound in air =340 ms-1

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a

453Hz

b

500Hz

c

400Hz

d

50Hz

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

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We know that, 

speed (v)= wavelength (λ)× frequency (f).
 Given,
The wavelength (λ)of the tuning fork =0.75 m
We need to find Frequency (f)=?
Speed (v)=f×λ=340 m/s
f=3400.75=453 Hz
 

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The wavelength of a sound wave from a tuning fork is 0.85m. What is the frequency of the tuning fork? If the velocity of sound in air =340 ms-1