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Question 40

The human ear can typically detect sound waves in the frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz20\text{ kHz}20 kHz.

Assuming the speed of sound in air is 340 m s-1, which range is approximately correct for the corresponding wavelengths of these audible sound waves?

A

1.7 mm1.7\text{ mm}1.7 mm to 1.7 m1.7\text{ m}1.7 m

B

1.7 cm1.7\text{ cm}1.7 cm to 17 m17\text{ m}17 m

C

17 cm17\text{ cm}17 cm to 170 m170\text{ m}170 m

D

1.7 m1.7\text{ m}1.7 m to 17 km17\text{ km}17 km

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