5 Questions
What is the frequency range for audio waves that elicit an auditory percept in humans?
20 Hz to 20 kHz
What are sound waves with wavelengths of 17 meters (56 ft) to 1.7 centimeters (0.67 in) known as?
Acoustic waves
Which interdisciplinary science deals with the study of mechanical waves in gasses, liquids, and solids including vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound?
Acoustics
What is the name for a scientist who works in the field of acoustics?
Acoustician
Who is concerned with the recording, manipulation, mixing, and reproduction of sound?
Audio engineer
Test your knowledge about the physics of sound including its propagation, transmission mediums, and human perception. Explore the concepts of sound waves, frequencies, and auditory perception.
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