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The average range of frequencies at which human beings can hear sound waves varies from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Calculate the wavelength of the sound wave in these limits . (Assume the speed of sound to be `340 ms^(-1)`

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`lambda_(1) = (v)/(f_(1)) = (340)/(20) = 17` m
`lambda_(2) = (v)/(f_(2)) = (340)/(20 xx 10^(3)) = 0.017`m
Therefore , the audible wavelength region is from 0.017 m to 17 m when the velocity of sound in that region is `340 ms^(-1)`
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