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Author: Jerry D. Wilson, Anthony J. Buffa, Bo Lou
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Chapter 14, Problem 1MCQ
To determine

The region of the sound spectrum.

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Answer to Problem 1MCQ

Option (b).

Explanation of Solution

The audible range of the sound is 20Hz to 20kHz. The sound frequencies below 20Hz are infrasonic. The given frequency of the sound wave is 15Hz.

Therefore, the region of the sound spectrum is infrasonic.

Conclusion:

Since the audible frequency range of sound wave is 20Hz to 20kHz. The frequency of the given sound is 15Hz which is not in audible region. Thus, option (a) is incorrect.

The frequency range of the sound wave below 20Hz is infrasonic region. Thus, option (b) is correct.

The frequency range of the sound wave above 20kHz is ultrasonic region. Thus option (c) is incorrect.

The frequency range of the sound wave above 20kHz is ultrasonic region or supersonic region. Thus option (d) is incorrect.

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