Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, Technology Update
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Chapter 17, Problem 41P
(a)
To determine
The highest frequency heard by the person.
(b)
To determine
The lowest frequency heard by the person.
(c)
To determine
The minimum sound level heard by the observer.
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