California sea lions communicate underwater at frequencies ranging from 500 to 4,000 hertz. The speed of sound in sea water is
approximately 1,500 m/s. What are the approximate wavelengths of sound with which the California sea lions communicate?(1 point)
0.375 to 3 meters
0.33 to 2.66 meters
750,000 to 6,000,000 meters
2,000 to 5,500 meters
The formula to calculate wavelength is:
Wavelength = speed of sound / frequency
For the lower frequency of 500 Hz:
Wavelength = 1500 m/s / 500 Hz = 3 meters
For the higher frequency of 4000 Hz:
Wavelength = 1500 m/s / 4000 Hz = 0.375 meters
Therefore, the approximate wavelengths of sound with which the California sea lions communicate are:
0.375 to 3 meters