Some studies suggestthat the upper frequencylimit of hearing is determinedby the

Chapter 17, Problem 49

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Some studies suggestthat the upper frequencylimit of hearing is determinedby the diameter ofthe eardrum. The diameterof the eardrum is approximately equal to half thewavelength of the sound wave at this upper limit. Ifthe relationship holds exactly, what is the diameter ofthe eardrum of a person capable of hearing 20 000 Hz?(Assume a body temperature of 37.0C.)

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