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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
λ = v / ν = 340 m/s / 50,000 Hz = 0.0068 m = 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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