Question

The human ear can detect sounds with frequencies between 20 Hz and 20kHz. Find the largest and smallest wavelengths the ear can detect, assuming that the sound travels through air with a speed of 343 m/s at 20°C.

smallest ___m

largest____m

Answer 1

frequency*wavelength=343m/s
you are given the two frequencies, calculate the corresponding wavelengths.

Answer 2

1.715