Question: Bats can detect small objects such as insects that are of a size on the order of a wavelength. If bats emit a chirp at

Bats can detect small objects such as insects that are of a size on the order of a wavelength. If bats emit a chirp at a frequency of 60. kHz and the speed of soundwaves in air is 343 m/s, what is the smallest size insect they can detect? a.1.5 mm b.3.5 mm c.5.7 mm d.7.5 mm e.9.8 mm

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