Experiments Have Shown That the Maximum Wavelength of a Sound

question 37

Multiple Choice

Experiments have shown that the maximum wavelength of a sound wave that a healthy person can hear is 17 meters. What would be the frequency of this sound? (The speed of sound is 340 m/s)

• A)0.05 Hz
• B)0.34 Hz
• C)20 Hz
• D)25 Hz

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