16 Questions
What is the main focus of the science of acoustics?
Securing distinct conditions in buildings and rooms
Which type of acoustics deals with the reaction of human beings to audible sound?
Psycho Acoustics
What is the primary focus of environmental acoustics?
Effects of the environment upon audible sound waves
Which type of acoustics deals with noise control in man-made surroundings?
Environmental Acoustics
What does electro acoustics primarily focus on?
Generation and detection of audible sound waves
What does sonics deal with?
Technical application of mechanical waves
What is the threshold of audibility?
The minimum intensity that is capable of evoking an auditory sensation in the ear.
What is the unit of frequency?
Hertz
What does the term 'loudness' refer to?
The subjective attribute of an auditory sensation.
What does pitch refer to in the context of sound?
The attribute of an auditory system which enables us to pinpoint sounds on a scale extending from high to low frequency.
How is intensity measured in a medium?
In decibels
What do high frequency sounds exhibit with respect to their radiation pattern?
They are more pronounced along the longitudinal axis of the sound source.
What does the term 'wavelength' refer to in the context of sound?
The distance a sound wave travels during each complete cycle of vibration measured in meters or feet.
What are the natural elements that can affect sound?
Temperature, clouds, wind, bodies of water
What is sound pressure?
The fluctuation in the atmospheric pressure caused by the vibration of air particles due to a sound wave.
What is speed with respect to sound?
The rate at which sound energy is being transmitted, measured at any point in the medium.
Test your knowledge on the background and components of acoustics, including the science of sound phenomena, production, transmission, absorption of sound, and environmental technology on sound and noise control in man-made surroundings.
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