Humans can hear thunder at different frequencies. These correspond to wavelengths ranging from 2.75 to 16.5 meters. If the speed of sound is approximately 330 m/s, what frequencies of thunder can humans hear?(1 point)

Responses

20 to 120 hertz
20 to 120 hertz

907.5 to 5,445 hertz
907.5 to 5,445 hertz

0.0083 to 0.05 hertz
0.0083 to 0.05 hertz

2.75 to 16.5 hertz

1 answer

To find the frequencies corresponding to the wavelengths given (2.75 to 16.5 meters), we can use the formula that relates the speed of sound (v), frequency (f), and wavelength (λ):

\[ v = f \times \lambda \]

Rearranging this gives us:

\[ f = \frac{v}{\lambda} \]

Given the speed of sound \( v \approx 330 , \text{m/s} \), we can calculate the frequencies for the two wavelengths:

  1. For the minimum wavelength (λ = 2.75 m): \[ f = \frac{330 , \text{m/s}}{2.75 , \text{m}} \approx 120 , \text{Hz} \]

  2. For the maximum wavelength (λ = 16.5 m): \[ f = \frac{330 , \text{m/s}}{16.5 , \text{m}} \approx 20 , \text{Hz} \]

Thus, the frequencies that correspond to these wavelengths range from approximately 20 Hz to 120 Hz.

So, the correct response is: 20 to 120 hertz.