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The distance between consecutive nodes or antinodes in a sound wave is equal to half the wavelength (λ/2). In this case, the distance between the wall and the antinode is 1 m.

We can use the formula for the wave speed (v) to find the wavelength (λ) of the sound wave: v = fλ

Where: v = wave speed (320 m/s) f = frequency (unknown) λ = wavelength

Since we know the distance between the wall and the antinode is equal to half the wavelength (1 m = λ/2), we can solve for the wavelength:

λ/2 = 1 m

Rearranging the equation, we find:

λ = 2 m

Now, we can substitute the values into the wave speed formula to find the frequency:

v = fλ

320 m/s = f × 2 m

Dividing both sides of the equation by 2 m, we get:

f = 320 m/s / 2 m

f = 160 Hz

Therefore, the frequency of the sound wave at the point 1 m away from the wall is 160 Hz.

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