Find the wavelength of the sound.

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The discussion focuses on a physics problem involving sound waves produced by two speakers at 1000Hz, separated by 4m in a 15m wide room. Participants are tasked with finding the wavelength of the sound, which is calculated using the formula wavelength = speed of sound / frequency. The total separation distance between the maxima and minima interference patterns is also to be determined, along with the time required to walk between these locations at a speed of 0.45m/s. The forum emphasizes the importance of showing prior attempts at solving the problem before receiving help, ensuring a collaborative learning environment. Overall, the thread serves as a resource for understanding sound wave interference and problem-solving in physics.
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Two speakers , each producing a pure tone of 1000Hz, are separated by 4m and are placed against one wall of a 15m wide room. You walk along the opposite wall of the room and hear the locations of the maxima and minima interference patterns

a.)Find the wavelength of the sound.
b.)Find the total separation distance between the -4 and the +4 maxima and minima locations.
c.)If you slowly walk at 0.45m/s, find the amount of time to walk between the locations in part b.
 
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