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A sound wave travelling in water has wavelength 0.4 m.
Is this wave audible in air ? (The speed of sound in water = `1400ms^(-1)`)

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To determine if the sound wave traveling in water with a wavelength of 0.4 m is audible in air, we need to follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the given values - Wavelength (λ) = 0.4 m - Speed of sound in water (v) = 1400 m/s ### Step 2: Use the formula to calculate frequency The frequency (f) of a wave can be calculated using the formula: ...
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