Question

Find the wavelength λ of the 80.0-khz wave emitted by the bat. express your answer in millimeters.

Answer 1

Answer:

4.29 millimeters

Explanation:

Bats emit ultrasound waves: in air, ultrasound waves travel at a speed of

$v=343 m/s$

The frequency of the waves emitted by this bat is:

$f=80.0 kHz = 80,000 Hz$

Therefore we can find the wavelength of the wave emitted by the bat by using the relationship between speed, frequency and wavelength:

$\lambda=\frac{v}{f}=\frac{343 m/s}{80,000 Hz}=4.29\cdot 10^{-3} m=4.29 mm$