Which of the following statements is an accurate description of vibrations? A. Ultrasonic vibrations have a frequency lower than the range for normal hearing. B. Infrasonic vibrations are used in sonar equipment as well as to detect flaws in steel castings. C. The frequency of infrasonic vibrations is much too high to be heard by humans. D. Neither ultrasonic nor infrasonic vibrations can be heard by humans.

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Kamryn Christensen

3 April, 10:28

Which of the following statements is an accurate description of vibrations? A. Ultrasonic vibrations have a frequency lower than the range for normal hearing. B. Infrasonic vibrations are used in sonar equipment as well as to detect flaws in steel castings. C. The frequency of infrasonic vibrations is much too high to be heard by humans. D. Neither ultrasonic nor infrasonic vibrations can be heard by humans.

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Lara Jennings · Answer 1

The correct answer is option D. "Neither ultrasonic nor infrasonic vibrations can be heard by humans".

Explanation:

Ultrasonic vibrations are high-frequency sound waves produced by frequencies above 20,000 hertz. On the other hand, infrasonic vibrations are sound waves whose frequency is below about 20 hertz. Neither ultrasonic nor infrasonic vibrations can be heard by humans because the sound waves produced by the frequencies are beyond the range of human hearing.

Casey · Answer 2

I believe the answer is letter D.

Sorry if I am wrong.