Vhon Aldrich R.

Pilapil April 26, 2023

DECET 1-2 CABRERA, ROEL

Seatwork No. 1

Answer the following:

1. On a hot summer day, a pesky little mosquito produced its warning sound near your ear.

The sound is produced by the beating of its wings at a rate of about 600 wings beats per

second.

a. What is the frequency in hertz of the sound wave?

The frequency of the sound wave produced by the mosquito is 600 Hz, which means that the
wings of the mosquito are beating 600 times per second. Sound waves are created by vibrations
that propagate through a medium, such as air. In this case, the vibrations caused by the
mosquito's wings create a pressure wave in the air, which is perceived by our ears as sound.

b. Assuming the sound wave moves with a velocity of 350 m/s, what is the wavelength

of the wave?

The velocity of sound in air is approximately 350 m/s at room temperature and normal
atmospheric pressure. Using the formula v = fλ, where v is the velocity of the wave, f is the
frequency, and λ is the wavelength, we can calculate the wavelength of the sound wave
produced by the mosquito. Substituting the given values, we get:

λ = v/f = 350 m/s / 600 Hz = 0.58 meters

This means that the distance between successive compressions or rarefactions in the sound
wave is 0.58 meters. This information can be useful in various applications, such as designing
acoustic materials that absorb or reflect sound waves of specific frequencies.

2. The signal has a frequency of 2 MHz, what is its wavelength at 20 °C?

The wavelength of a signal is determined by the formula:

λ = v/f
where λ is the wavelength, v is the velocity of the signal, and f is the frequency of the signal. The
velocity of an electromagnetic signal, such as a radio wave, depends on the medium through
which it is propagating, and for air at 20 °C, it is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second.

Using the given frequency of 2 MHz, we can calculate the wavelength of the signal as follows:

λ = v/f = 299,792,458 m/s / 2,000,000 Hz

λ = 149.896 meters

Therefore, the wavelength of the signal is 149.896 meters at 20 °C.

3. Determine the intensity of sound in dB: (show your solution)

a. Whisper of your best friend

The sound of a whisper from your best friend is typically around 30 dB. Using the formula
above, we can find the sound intensity level as follows:

L = 10 log(I/I0)

30 = 10 log(I/1 × 10^-12)

3 = log(I/1 × 10^-12)

I/1 × 10^-12 = 10^3

I = 1 × 10^-9 W/m^2

Therefore, the intensity of the whisper of your best friend is 1 × 10^-9 W/m^2.

b. Noisy classroom

The sound level in a noisy classroom can vary, but it is typically around 70 dB. Using the same
formula, we can find the sound intensity level as follows:

L = 10 log(I/I0)

70 = 10 log(I/1 × 10^-12)

7 = log(I/1 × 10^-12)
I/1 × 10^-12 = 10^7

I = 1 × 10^-5 W/m^2

Therefore, the intensity of the sound in a noisy classroom is 1 × 10^-5 W/m^2.

c. Manufacturing plant with motors and grinders

The sound level in a manufacturing plant with motors and grinders can be very high, often
exceeding 100 dB. For this example, let's assume a sound level of 110 dB. Using the same
formula as before, we can find the sound intensity level as follows:

L = 10 log(I/I0)

110 = 10 log(I/1 × 10^-12)

11 = log(I/1 × 10^-12)

I/1 × 10^-12 = 10^11

I = 1 W/m^2

Therefore, the intensity of the sound in a manufacturing plant with motors and grinders is 1
W/m^2, which is a very high intensity level that can cause hearing damage if exposure is
prolonged.

4. Frequencies 1 Khz and 1 Mhz are in the air, which of the two frequencies can travel further?
Why?

In general, higher frequency signals have more difficulty propagating over long distances
through air than lower frequency signals. This is because the higher frequency signals are more
easily absorbed and scattered by atmospheric gases, dust, and other obstructions, while lower
frequency signals can penetrate these obstacles more easily.

Therefore, in the given scenario, the 1 kHz frequency signal is likely to travel further than the 1
MHz frequency signal. The 1 kHz frequency is a relatively low frequency signal, and it can
penetrate obstacles such as buildings and trees more easily than the 1 MHz frequency signal.
Additionally, low frequency signals can also travel over longer distances through the
ionosphere, which is a layer of charged particles in the Earth's upper atmosphere that reflects
and refracts radio waves.

On the other hand, the 1 MHz frequency signal is a much higher frequency signal, and it is more
easily absorbed by atmospheric gases, such as oxygen and nitrogen. This means that the signal
may not be able to travel as far as the 1 kHz frequency signal before it is absorbed by the
atmosphere and loses its strength.

It's worth noting that the specific range and propagation characteristics of any given signal can
also depend on various other factors, such as the power of the transmitter, the quality of the
receiver, and the specific properties of the atmosphere and other environmental conditions.
However, in general, lower frequency signals tend to be more reliable for long-distance
communications through air than higher frequency signals.