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What is the wavelength of sound waves produced by a guitar string vibrating at 440 Hz?

The wavelength of a sound wave is given by the formula:

$$\lambda = v/f$$

where:

* λ is the wavelength in meters

* v is the speed of sound in meters per second

* f is the frequency in Hertz

The speed of sound in air at room temperature (20°C) is approximately 343 m/s. So, the wavelength of a sound wave produced by a guitar string vibrating at 440 Hz is:

$$\lambda = 343 m/s / 440 Hz = 0.78 m$$

Therefore, the wavelength of the sound waves produced by the guitar string is 0.78 meters.

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