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Part B - Dolphin clicks. One type of sound that dolphins emit is a sharp click o

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Question

Part B - Dolphin clicks. One type of sound that dolphins emit is a sharp click of wavelength 1.50 cm in the ocean. What is the frequency of such clicks?

Part C - Dog whistles.

One brand of dog whistles claims a frequency of 25.0 kHz for its product. What is the wavelength of this sound?

Part D - Bats.

While bats emit a wide variety of sounds, one type emits pulses of sound having a frequency between 39.0 kHz and 78.0 kHz . What is the range of wavelengths of this sound?

Part E - Sonograms.

Ultrasound is used to view the interior of the body, much as x rays are utilized. For sharp imagery, the wavelength of the sound should be around one-fourth (or less) the size of the objects to be viewed. Approximately what frequency of sound is needed to produce a clear image of a tumor that is 1.00 mm across if the speed of sound in the tissue is 1550 m/s ?

Please show all the steps required to solve the problem.

Explanation / Answer

(B)   f = v/

          where f = frequency and v = speed of sound and = wavelength

         = 1531/1.5*10-2 = 102.07 K Hz

(C) = v / f

            =343/25*103 = 1.372 cm

(D) 1 = v / f

         = 343/39*103   = 0.88 cm

   2 = v / f

         = 343/78*103   = 0.44 cm

(E)   = 1/4= 0.25*10^-3
       f=v/ = 1550 / 0.25*10^-3 = 6200*10^3 = 6.2[MHz]