O Levels Physics (5054)•5054/12/M/J/24

Explanation
Ultrasound Defined by Frequency Above 20 kHz Steps:
- Ultrasound is sound with frequency f > 20,000 Hz (upper human hearing limit).
- Calculate f = v / λ for each option, with v = 330 m/s; convert λ to meters.
- Option A: λ = 0.25 m, f = 330 / 0.25 = 1,320 Hz (audible).
- Option B: λ = 0.025 m, f = 330 / 0.025 = 13,200 Hz (audible).
- Option C: λ = 0.0025 m, f = 330 / 0.0025 = 132,000 Hz (ultrasound).
Why C is correct:
- Its frequency of 132,000 Hz exceeds 20 kHz, meeting the ultrasound definition.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: 1,320 Hz is low audible sound.
- B: 13,200 Hz is high audible sound.
- D: Incorrect, as C is ultrasound.
Final answer: C
Topic: Sound
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