Speed of Sound in Air Problem- Is this correct?

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The speed of sound in open air at 0°C is established at 331.3 m/s. To determine the temperature at which a 440 Hz sound wave has a wavelength of 0.82 meters, the equation Vт = Vo √(T/273) is utilized. The calculated speed of sound for this scenario is 360.8 m/s, leading to a derived temperature of approximately 5.43°C. This calculation confirms the relationship between sound speed, temperature, and wavelength in air.

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The speed of sound at 0°C in open air is 331.3 m/sec. At what temperature would the wavelength of a 440 Hz sound wave be 0.82 meters?

Equation to find the speed of sound: Vт = Vo √(T/273)

T = 273 + t(°C)

My calculations:

Vт = 440 Hz (0.82 m) = 360.8 m/s

Vт = Vo √(T/273)
360.8 m/s = 331.3 m/s (t^2)
-331.3 m/s = -331.3 m/s (t^2)
29.5 = t^2
√(29.5) = t
5.431 = t
 
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360.8 m/s = 331.3 m/s (t^2)
-331.3 m/s = -331.3 m/s (t^2)

How did you get that?
 
Nvm. I got help from a friend. Thank you for your help though!
 
welcome!
 
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