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What is the frequency range for audio waves that elicit an auditory percept in humans?
What is the frequency range for audio waves that elicit an auditory percept in humans?
- 10 Hz to 30 kHz
- 20 Hz to 20 kHz (correct)
- 5 Hz to 25 kHz
- 1 Hz to 100 kHz
What are sound waves with wavelengths of 17 meters (56 ft) to 1.7 centimeters (0.67 in) known as?
What are sound waves with wavelengths of 17 meters (56 ft) to 1.7 centimeters (0.67 in) known as?
- Acoustic waves (correct)
- Ultrasound
- Infrasound
- Audio waves
Which interdisciplinary science deals with the study of mechanical waves in gasses, liquids, and solids including vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound?
Which interdisciplinary science deals with the study of mechanical waves in gasses, liquids, and solids including vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound?
- Biology
- Geology
- Acoustics (correct)
- Chemistry
What is the name for a scientist who works in the field of acoustics?
What is the name for a scientist who works in the field of acoustics?
Who is concerned with the recording, manipulation, mixing, and reproduction of sound?
Who is concerned with the recording, manipulation, mixing, and reproduction of sound?