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A low-frequency sound is heard, and then a high-frequency sound is heard. Which sound has a longer wavelength?

College Physics

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ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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A low-frequency sound is heard, and then a high-frequency sound is heard. Which sound has a longer wavelength?

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