Question

3. The velocity of sound is 332 m/s. Answer the following questions:

Answer 1

Answer:

20 Hz, 20000 Hz

0.0166 m, 16.6 m

Explanation:

The minimum frequency that a human ear can hear is 20 Hz

The maximum frequency that a human ear can hear is 20000 Hz.

v = Velocity of sound = 332 m/s

Wavelength is given by

$\lambda=\dfrac{v}{f}\\\Rightarrow \lambda=\dfrac{332}{20}\\\Rightarrow \lambda=16.6\ \text{m}$

The longest wavelength that can be heard by the human ear is 16.6 m

$\lambda=\dfrac{332}{20000}\\\Rightarrow \lambda=0.0166\ \text{m}$

The shortest wavelength that can be heard by the human ear is 0.0166 m.