We compare two sound waves in air at room temperature. Wave 2 has a 2 times longer wavelength than wave 1. Which of the following relations holds between their speeds? A)v₁ = v₂ B)v₁ v₂ C)v₁

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We compare two sound waves in air at room temperature. Wave 2 has a 2 times longer wavelength than wave 1. Which of the following relations holds between their speeds? A)v₁ = v₂ B)v₁ > v₂ C)v₁ < v₂ D)We cannot draw a conclusion without knowing their frequencies.

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The speed of sound in air at room temperature is constant and does not depend on the wavelength or frequency of the sound wave.

We Compare Two Sound Waves in Air at Room Temperature