Question

The human ear can hear sounds between 20 Hz and 16,000 Hz. If the speed of sound is about

340.29 m/s, what is the shortest wavelength the human ear can hear?

Answer 1

2.1 cm is the shortest wavelength of sound that is produced from the frequency of 16000 hertz which can hear the human ear.

Step-by-step explanation:

Frequently and wavelength have inverse relationship. If frequency increases, the wavelength decreases while if frequency decreases, the wavelength increases. So 20 hertz frequency has highest wavelength while 16000 hertz frequency have smallest wavelength.