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Question
What is the difference between infrasonic waves and ultrasonic waves ?
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Solution
Difference between infrasonic and ultrasonic waves
| Infrasonic waves | Ultrasonic waves |
| These waves have frequencies below 20Hz. | These waves have frequencies above 20 kHz. |
| They are produced by objects vibrating very slowly. | They are produced by objects vibrating very rapidly. |
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