Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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ISBN: 9781133939146
Author: Katz, Debora M.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 52PQ
Later in this book, you will learn that sound is a wave. The wavelength λ and frequency f of a wave are related by λf = v where v is the speed of the wave. Musicians refer to these different wavelengths or frequencies by their notes (A–G). Use the information in the following table to plot the frequency on the vertical axis and 1/λ on the horizontal axis. Give a conceptual Interpretation and numerical value of the slope on your graph.
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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