An ultrasonic wave has a frequency of 50 kHz. If the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s, its wavelength is approximately:
A680 cm
B6.8 cm
C68 cm
D6.8 mm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 6.8 mm
We have λ = v / ν.
Then λ = 340 m/s / 50,000.
Then Hz = 0.0068 m.
So Hz = 6.8 mm.
Note that ultrasonic waves have very SHORT wavelengths, which is precisely why they are useful for high-resolution imaging — they can detect details on the millimetre scale (medical ultrasound, sonar, non-destructive testing of welds).
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