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Velocity of Longitudinal Waves
18. Waves & Sound / Velocity of Longitudinal Waves / Problem 6
Problem 6

Imagine a longitudinal wave traveling through a steel rod. The wave has a frequency of 8000 Hz. What is the wavelength of this wave as it propagates through the steel rod?


Table showing elastic moduli of solids including Young's, shear, and bulk modulus values for iron, steel, brass, and aluminum.


Table of densities for substances like aluminum and copper.