Ear Resonance Frequency: L=5 cm, Water Velocity 1500 m/s

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In summary, Ear Resonance Frequency is the natural frequency at which the human ear is most responsive to sound waves. It is calculated using the formula f=1/2π√(k/m), where f is the frequency, k is the stiffness of the ear, and m is the mass of the ear. The length of the ear canal, represented as L=5 cm, is an important factor in determining the Ear Resonance Frequency. Water velocity, which measures how quickly sound waves travel through water, also affects the frequency. Changes in the length or stiffness of the ear, or the medium in which sound waves travel, can alter the Ear Resonance Frequency, but may have negative impacts on the ear's function and
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A person is swimming underwater and his ear canal of length L=5 cm is filled with water. It can be treated as a column of fluid open at one and closed at the other(eardrum). Velocity of in water is 1500 m/s, at what frequency will his ear be most sensetive due to resonance in his ear canal?
 
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Related to Ear Resonance Frequency: L=5 cm, Water Velocity 1500 m/s

1. What is Ear Resonance Frequency?

Ear Resonance Frequency is the natural frequency at which the human ear is most responsive to sound waves.

2. How is Ear Resonance Frequency calculated?

Ear Resonance Frequency is calculated using the formula f=1/2π√(k/m), where f is the frequency, k is the stiffness of the ear, and m is the mass of the ear.

3. What is the significance of L=5 cm in Ear Resonance Frequency?

L=5 cm represents the length of the ear canal, which is an important factor in determining the Ear Resonance Frequency. A longer ear canal will have a lower resonance frequency, while a shorter ear canal will have a higher resonance frequency.

4. How does water velocity affect Ear Resonance Frequency?

Water velocity is a measure of how quickly sound waves travel through water. In this context, it represents the medium in which the sound waves are traveling through. A higher water velocity will result in a higher Ear Resonance Frequency, as the sound waves will travel faster through the medium.

5. Can Ear Resonance Frequency be changed?

Ear Resonance Frequency can be changed by altering the length or stiffness of the ear, or by changing the medium in which the sound waves are traveling through. However, these changes may have negative impacts on the overall function and health of the ear.

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