Sound waves travel at $350 \text{ m/s}$ through warm air and at $3500 \text{ m/s}$ through brass. Which of the following is correct about the wavelength of a $700 \text{ Hz}$ acoustic wave as it enters brass from warm air?

  • A
    It increases by a factor of $20$
  • B
    It decreases by a factor of $10$
  • C
    It increases by a factor of $10$
  • D
    It decreases by a factor of $20$

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