Wavelength depends on media

• Wavelength depends on the speed of propagation (c)

• Wavelength = cT or c/f

  Speed of sound in air = 340 m/s, so wavelength of 34,000 Hz = 10 mm
  
  Speed of sound in water = 1450 m/s , wavelength of 14,500 Hz = 100 mm

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