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What is the shortest wavelength that can be heard by a normal ear?
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∙ 12y ago
The upper frequency limit of human hearing is often considered to be 20,000 Hz,
although it varies among individuals, and it generally decreases with age.
Use that number, and use 343 m/s for the speed of sound.
Wavelength = speed/frequency = (343/20,000) = 0.01715 = 17.15 millimeters = 0.675 inch
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