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Ch.6 - Electronic Structure of Atoms
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Capitolo 6, Problema 1a

The speed of sound in dry air at is 343 m/s, and the middle C on a piano keyboard has a frequency of 261 Hz. a. What is the wavelength of the sound wave corresponding to a middle C?

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Identify the formula to calculate the wavelength of a sound wave: \( \lambda = \frac{v}{f} \), where \( \lambda \) is the wavelength, \( v \) is the speed of sound, and \( f \) is the frequency.
Substitute the given values into the formula: \( v = 343 \text{ m/s} \) and \( f = 261 \text{ Hz} \).
Perform the division to find the wavelength: \( \lambda = \frac{343}{261} \).
Simplify the expression to find the wavelength in meters.
Ensure the units are consistent and the final answer is in meters, as the speed of sound is given in meters per second.

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