Ear Canal Resonant Frequency · CAP 2000 #4

Physics

Problem

The human ear canal, which is open to the atmosphere and ends at the ear drum, is about 3 cm long. Which of the following is the best approximation to the fundamental resonant frequency of the ear canal? (a) 1,500 Hz (b) 3,000 Hz (c) 6,000 Hz (d) 11,000 Hz

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