Wavelength of a sound traveling through air

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To calculate the wavelength of a sound with a frequency of 264 Hz traveling through air at 25.0°C, the speed of sound in air must first be determined using the formula c_air = 331.3 + (0.6 × T). At 25.0°C, the speed of sound is approximately 346.3 m/s. Using the equation V = frequency × wavelength, the wavelength can be found by rearranging it to wavelength = V / frequency. Substituting the values, the wavelength of the sound is approximately 1.31 meters.
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Homework Statement


a sound having a frequency of 264 Hz travels through air at 25.0 C. what is the wavelength of the sound.


Homework Equations


V = frequency x wavelength


The Attempt at a Solution


i can't even attempt it because i don't know how temperature affects sound.
 
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in air the speed of sound is given by
c_{\mathrm{air}} = 331{.}3 + (0{.}6 \cdot T) \ \mathrm{m \cdot s^{-1}}

wher T is the temperature of the air in celcius
 

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