A musical tone,sounded on a piano,has a frequency of 460 Hz and a wavelength in air of 0.50 m.What is the wave speed?
A)920 m/s
B)270 m/s
C)230 m/s
D)109 m/s
E)115 m/s

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The formula for wave speed is: 
wave speed = frequency x wavelength

Substituting the given values: 
wave speed = 460 Hz x 0.50 m 
wave speed = 230 m/s

Therefore, the best choice is C) 230 m/s.

A Musical Tone,sounded on a Piano,has a Frequency of 460