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Question
Choose the infrasonic waves and ultrasonic waves from the following frequencies :
(i) 10,000 Hz
(ii) 30,000 Hz
(iii) 18 Hz
(iv) 50,000 Hz
(v) 10 Hz
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Solution
Among the following:
Infrasonic waves have frequencies of 10 Hz and 18 Hz.
Ultrasonic waves have frequencies of 30,000 Hz and 50,000 Hz.
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