How Do Wavelength Differences and Temperature Affect Wave Properties?

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This discussion focuses on the effects of wavelength differences and temperature on wave properties, specifically in the context of visible light and sound waves. The first question involves calculating the wavelength difference using a diffraction grating with 900 slits per centimeter and an observed maximum separation of 3.22 meters at a distance of 2.74 meters from the grating. The second question pertains to determining the air temperature required for a specific frequency of the note F4. Both questions require a solid understanding of wave equations and properties.

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Hi, I am having a lot of trouble with 2 questions for my physics class.Waves and sound are my weakest points and always struggle to complete a full question the first one is:

1)Visible light passes through a diffraction grating that has 900 slits per centimeter, and the interference pattern is observed on a screen that is 2.74m from the grating.
In the first-order spectrum, maxima for two different wavelengths are separated on the screen by 3.22 . What is the difference between these wavelengths?

2)The frequency of the note Fsub4 is fsub F/.
At what air temperature will the frequency be ?

All help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
 
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