What is the fundamental frequency for human ear sensitivity?

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The fundamental frequency for human ear sensitivity, considering the ear canal as a closed-end tube approximately 2.8 cm long, is calculated using the formula for wave speed: wave speed = frequency x wavelength. Given the speed of sound at 340 m/s, the fundamental frequency can be determined by the wavelength corresponding to the length of the ear canal. The wavelength for a closed-end tube is four times the length of the tube, leading to a fundamental frequency of approximately 3,036 Hz.

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The human ear canal is about 2.8 cm long, if it is regarded as a tube that is open at one end and closed at the eardrum, what is the fundamental freq. around which we would expect hearing to be most sensitive? Take the speed of sound to be 340 m/s.

Is it:

wave speed = frequency x wave length

340 = f x 2.8 etc.? Not real sure. Thanks for any help in advance.
 
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Think about the wavelength of the fundamental if the tube is closed at one end and it is 2.8cm long.
 
sorry not really getting you.. :confused:
 

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