In music, the note G above middle C has a frequency of about 392 hertz. If the speed of sound in the air is 340 m/s, what is the approximate wavelength of this note?(1 point)

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Responses

0.0026 meters
0.0026 meters

0.87 meters
0.87 meters

8.7 meters
8.7 meters

1.2 meters
1.2 meters

Answer 1

To find the wavelength of the note G above middle C, we can use the formula:

wavelength = speed of sound / frequency

wavelength = 340 m/s / 392 Hz
wavelength = 0.8673 meters or approximately 0.87 meters

Therefore, the approximate wavelength of the note G above middle C is 0.87 meters.