A bat can hear sound of frequencies upto 120 kHz. The minimum wavelength of sound which it can hear is : ( Take speed of sound in air as 344 ms−1)
A
2.87 mm
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B
3.87 mm
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C
4.87 mm
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D
5.87 mm
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Solution
The correct option is A 2.87 mm Given, frequency, F=120kHz=120×103Hz and speed of sound in air, V=344ms−1. Let wavelength be λ. As we know, V=Fλ ⇒λ=VF=344120×103=2.87×10−3m=2.87mm.