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Human audible range frequency is within 20 Hz-20 kHz. Determine the sound wavelength for the lowest audible frequency for a man at 20oC. 5.831 m 17.150 m 0.583 m 1.715 m

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Chapter17: Physics Of Hearing

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2PE: What frequency sound has a 0.10m wavelength when the speed of sound is 340 m/s?

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Human audible range frequency is within 20 Hz-20 kHz. Determine the sound wavelength for the lowest audible frequency for a man at 20^oC.

5.831 m

17.150 m

0.583 m

1.715 m

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