Air vs Water Sound Wavelengths: Calculating at 10°C | Grade 11 Help ASAP

In summary, sound wavelengths are the distance between two identical points on a sound wave and can be measured in units of distance or time. They have an inverse relationship with frequency and affect the pitch of a sound. The medium through which sound travels can also affect its wavelength.
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Please solve showing all work asap thanks sooo much

How many times more wavelengths occur in air than in water for an air temperature of 10 degrees Celsius if the speed of sound in water id 5220 km/hour and the frequency of sound is 500 Hz.

Grade 11, thanks so much please ASAP
 
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Can you find the wavelength of that sound in water?
What do you need to know to find the same thing in the air?
 

1. What are sound wavelengths?

Sound wavelengths refer to the distance between two consecutive points on a sound wave that have the same amplitude and phase. In simpler terms, it is the distance between two identical points on a sound wave.

2. How are sound wavelengths measured?

Sound wavelengths are measured in meters (m) or their subunits, such as centimeters (cm) or millimeters (mm). They can also be measured in units of time, such as seconds (s) or milliseconds (ms).

3. What is the relationship between sound wavelength and frequency?

The relationship between sound wavelength and frequency is inverse. This means that as the wavelength decreases, the frequency increases, and vice versa. This relationship is described by the formula: wavelength = speed of sound / frequency.

4. How do sound wavelengths affect the pitch of a sound?

The wavelength of a sound wave directly affects the pitch of the sound. Shorter wavelengths produce higher-pitched sounds, while longer wavelengths produce lower-pitched sounds.

5. Can sound wavelengths be affected by the medium through which the sound travels?

Yes, the medium can affect the sound wavelengths. Sound travels at different speeds through different mediums, which can cause a change in the wavelength. For example, sound travels faster through solids than through liquids or gases, resulting in a shorter wavelength and a higher-pitched sound.

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