Peoples Physics Concepts

http://www.ck12.org Chapter 11. Wave Motion and Sound

Questionb: T=?[s]

Given: f= 0. 21 Hz

Equation: T=^1 f

Plug n’ Chug: T=^1 f= 0. 211 Hz= 4. 76 s

Answer:

4 .76 s

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