$A$ laboratory uses an ultrasonic scanner to trace a tumour in tissue. The operating frequency of the scanner is $4.2 \times 10^{6} \text{ Hz}$. Calculate the wavelength of sound in the tissue if the speed of the sound is $1700 \text{ m s}^{-1}$.

  • A
    $4.04 \times 10^{-4} \text{ m}$
  • B
    $3.04 \times 10^{-4} \text{ m}$
  • C
    $5.04 \times 10^{-4} \text{ m}$
  • D
    $2.04 \times 10^{-4} \text{ m}$

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