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What is the minimum frequency of sound, which can be heard by human? O a. 2 KHz O b. 200 KHz 20 Hz O d. 20000 Hz

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Chapter17: Physics Of Hearing

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2PE: What frequency sound has a 0.10m wavelength when the speed of sound is 340 m/s?

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What is the minimum frequency of sound, which can be heard by human?
O a. 2 KHz
O b. 200 KHz
O c.
20 Hz
O d. 20000 Hz

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