SOLUTION: the lowest frequency we can hear is 20 Hz.calculated the wavelenght associated with this frequency for sounf that travels at 340 m/s

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Question 471601: the lowest frequency we can hear is 20 Hz.calculated the wavelenght associated with this frequency for sounf that travels at 340 m/s
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Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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In one second, sound travels 340 meters, which is equal to 20 wavelengths (since 20 Hz means 20 wavelengths per second). Hence one wavelength is equal to 17 meters.