The range of human hearing extends from approximately 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Find the wavelengths of these extremes at a temperature of 26°C.
-Find wavelengths fron 20 hz:
-Find wavelengths for 20,000 hz:
To find the wavelengths of these extremes, we can use the formula:
Wavelength = Speed of Sound / Frequency
However, the speed of sound depends on the temperature. At 26°C, the speed of sound is approximately 346 meters per second.
1) To find the wavelength for 20 Hz:
Wavelength = 346 m/s / 20 Hz
Wavelength = 17.3 meters
So, the wavelength for 20 Hz at 26°C is approximately 17.3 meters.
2) To find the wavelength for 20,000 Hz:
Wavelength = 346 m/s / 20,000 Hz
Wavelength = 0.0173 meters
So, the wavelength for 20,000 Hz at 26°C is approximately 0.0173 meters, or 17.3 millimeters.