What are the Characteristics of Waves between 20 - 200 Hz?

  • Context: Undergrad 
  • Thread starter Thread starter Ginkgo
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Waves
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on the characteristics of waves in the frequency range of 20 - 200 Hz, highlighting their significance in both sound and electromagnetic contexts. It clarifies that while this range includes audible sound waves, it is distinct from visible light, which begins around 400 Hz. The conversation also touches on the relationship between these frequencies and phenomena in quantum mechanics, as well as the classification of electromagnetic waves, specifically noting that frequencies from 30 - 300 Hz are categorized as super-low frequency. The distinction between sound waves and electromagnetic waves is emphasized, with sound waves being in the 20 - 20,000 Hz range.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of sound wave properties and frequency ranges
  • Basic knowledge of electromagnetic spectrum and its classifications
  • Familiarity with quantum mechanics concepts
  • Knowledge of the differences between sound waves and electromagnetic waves
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the characteristics of sound waves in the 20 - 200 Hz range
  • Study the electromagnetic spectrum, focusing on super-low and extremely low frequencies
  • Explore the implications of quantum mechanics on wave phenomena
  • Investigate the effects of bass frequencies in music and human voice
USEFUL FOR

Acoustics researchers, physicists, audio engineers, and anyone interested in the properties of sound and electromagnetic waves.

Ginkgo
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
Hey,

I'm wondering, could anyone describe what kind of waves we observe between 20 - 200 Hz? I find this spectrum very interesting, as it includes many interesting aspects. Electricity we use are normally from 50-60 Hz.

Am I right that somewhere around 100 Hz light, although not visible, start to operate? Could anyone describe the waves seen here to me? Obviously it is not visible light, as that's not before around 400 Hz, but it is still photons, isn't it?

This spectrum also corresponds with the highest half of our audible range, as well as the highest forms of beta waves, and the whole spectrum of gamma waves.

I would be highly interested in hearing every detail concerning this range. In terms of quantum mechanics, is that spectrum involved in some of the phenomena we can observe?

Thanks in advance!
 
Last edited:
Physics news on Phys.org
Why don't you listen to bass frequencies of music and human voice? It's precisely that interval
 
Electromagnetic waves at 30–300 Hz are called super-low frequency. Electromagnetic waves at lower frequencies are called extremely low frequency.

Visible light consists of electromagnetic waves at a frequency of 405–790 THz. (THz is one trillion Hz.)

See Electromagnetic spectrum for all frequencies. All electromagnetic waves are composed of photons.

Sound waves (audible sound is in the range 20–20000 Hz) are something quite different from electromagnetic waves.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 23 ·
Replies
23
Views
8K
  • · Replies 29 ·
Replies
29
Views
5K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
Replies
4
Views
574
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
7K
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
3K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
7K
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K