6.15/343*2=0.03586 Multiple-choice questions may continue on 005 (part 1 of 2) 10.0 points the next column or page – find all choices The highest frequencies humans can hear is before answering. 340/20000=0.017 about 20000 Hz. What is the wavelength of sound in air 001 10.0 points at this frequency? (The speed of sound is A certain instant camera determines the dis- 340 m/s.) tance to the subject by sending out a sound Answer in units of m. wave and measuring the time needed for the wave echo to return to the camera. 006 (part 2 of 2) 10.0 points How long would it take the sound wave What is the wavelength for the lowest sounds to return to the camera if the subject were we can hear, about 20 Hz? 6.15 m away? The speed of sound is 343 m/s. Answer in units of m. Answer in units of s. 340/20=17 Hz=1/second 002 10.0 points 340/900=0.3 A mosquito flaps its wings 900 times per sec- 778 ond, which produces the annoying 900 Hz buzz. The speed of sound in air is 340 m/s. How far does the sound travel between wing beats? Answer in units of m. 340/0.4/2=68
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A bat flying in a cave emits a sound and receives its echo 0.4 s later. How far away is the cave wall? Assume the speed of sound to be 340 m/s. Answer in units of m. 5. 340m 004 10.0 points You watch a distant lady driving nails into her front porch at a regular rate of 1 stroke per second. You hear the sound of the blows exactly synchronized with the blows you see. And then you hear one more blow after you see her stop hammering. How far away is she? The speed of sound is 340 m/s.