A sound wave has wavelength 1.7 m and speed 340 m/s. Its frequency is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A sound wave has wavelength 1.7 m and speed 340 m/s. Its frequency is
A. 578 Hz
B. 340 Hz
C. 200 Hz
D. 170 Hz
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
f = v/λ = 340/1.7 = 200 Hz.

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