Answer:
B. 1700 Hz, 5100 Hz
Explanation:
Parameters given:
Length of ear canal = 5.2cm = 0.052 m
Speed of sound in warm air = 350 m/s
The ear canal is analogous to a tube that has one open end and one closed end. The frequency of standing wave modes in such a tube is given as:
f(m) = m * (v/4L)
Where m is an odd integer;
v = velocity
L = length of the tube
Hence, the two lowest frequencies at which a dog will have increased sensitivity are f(1) and f(3).
f(1) = 1 * [350/(4*0.052)]
f(1) = 1682.69 Hz
Approximately, f(1) = 1700 Hz
f(3) = 3 * [350/(4*0.052)]
f(3) = 5048 Hz
Approximately, f(3) = 5100 Hz
