Sound and Vibration Concepts Quiz

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Which sound pressure level corresponds to a normal conversation?

0 dBA

60 dBA (correct)

20 dBA

90 dBA

What is the function of an oscilloscope?

Convert acoustic signals to electrical signals

Convert electrical signals to digital signals

Convert electrical signals to time waveforms (correct)

Convert analog signals to frequency spectrums

Which form of energy does a microphone generate?

Electric energy from optical signals

Electric energy from acoustic signals (correct)

Mechanical energy from electrical signals

Acoustic energy from physiological signals

What sound pressure level is associated with the threshold of pain?

140 dBA Signup and view all the answers

Which material is best for limiting internal noise?

Absorptive materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of an A/D converter?

Convert analog signals to digital signals Signup and view all the answers

At a distance of 40m from a source, what is the sound pressure level if it's 140 dB at 10m?

128 dB Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing the mass on a simple vibrator affect its frequency?

It decreases the frequency. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating power?

Power = Energy / Time Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between amplitude and resistance (damping) in a simple vibrator?

More resistance decreases the amplitude but does not affect the natural frequency. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the natural frequency of a simple vibrator when its stiffness is increased?

The natural frequency increases. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of wave motion, what is the primary difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Transverse waves can only travel through solids, while longitudinal waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases. Signup and view all the answers

When the string vibrates in its second natural frequency (F2), what is the relationship between its phase and frequency across different parts of the string?

Different parts are out of phase with same frequency but different amplitudes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct formula to compute the natural frequency of a simple vibrator using its period?

Frequency = 1 / Period Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of nodes and antinodes when a string is vibrating in its first natural frequency (F1)?

2 nodes and 1 antinode. Signup and view all the answers

What defines an echo in an auditorium?

A sound arriving later than 50ms after the direct sound Signup and view all the answers

How does the introduction of people in a room generally affect the reverberation time?

It decreases the reverberation time Signup and view all the answers

Which perceptual characteristic is influenced by the early reflections after the direct sound?

Spaciousness Signup and view all the answers

What type of signal is commonly found at a labeled point in a sound reproduction system that is intended to capture sound?

Acoustical Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about flutter echoes?

They are characterized by rapid successions of small echoes Signup and view all the answers

What effect do curved surfaces have on sound in an auditorium?

They lead to sound focusing Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario would a sound shadow occur?

When direct sound is present but little reflection occurs Signup and view all the answers

Which material composition typically contributes to a longer reverberation time?

Massive and less absorptive materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of placing a loudspeaker in a baffle?

To prevent front and back sounds from canceling each other out Signup and view all the answers

Which frequency response curve indicates an emphasis on certain frequencies?

Peaked curve Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic indicates a loudspeaker's ability to convert electrical energy to sound efficiently?

Efficiency Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the middle ear is responsible for amplifying vibrations?

Ossicles Signup and view all the answers

What happens when sound waves reach the eardrum?

They are converted into vibrations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics of a loudspeaker or microphone is considered bad?

Distortion Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical part of the inner ear converts vibrations into electrical signals for the brain?

Cochlea Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following functions is NOT performed by the outer ear?

Equalizing pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the beat frequency when two sine waves with frequencies of 220Hz and 221Hz are played simultaneously?

1Hz Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following frequency sets contains a harmonic relationship between its partials?

10Hz, 20Hz, 30Hz Signup and view all the answers

What is the calculated acoustic pressure at a distance of 2.5m from a source that has an acoustic pressure of 200Pa at 10m?

800Pa Signup and view all the answers

Which condition correctly describes a complex non-periodic wave?

Some sine waves are integer multiples and some are not. Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental frequency, given the frequencies: 10Hz, 20Hz, 25Hz, 30Hz, 35Hz?

10Hz Signup and view all the answers

How is the sound pressure level (SPL) calculated with an acoustic pressure of 300,000,000µPa?

SPL = 20log(300000000μPa/20μPa) Signup and view all the answers

What formula is used to calculate the natural frequency of an open-open tube based on its length and wave speed?

f = \frac{v}{2L} Signup and view all the answers

What type of wave is produced on the surface of a drum?

Transverse wave Signup and view all the answers

What type of wave is sound when you hit a drum and it travels through air?

Longitudinal wave Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing tension affect the speed of a wave on a string?

Wave speed increases Signup and view all the answers

What effect does increasing the mass per unit length of a string have on wave speed?

Wave speed decreases Signup and view all the answers

Which phenomenon describes sound bending around objects?

Diffraction Signup and view all the answers

During which condition are sounds more likely to be heard at greater distances from the ground?

During the night when the ground is cooler Signup and view all the answers

What happens to sound waves when they travel from warmer air to colder air?

They slow down Signup and view all the answers

How can you calculate the wavelength of a longitudinal wave if the distance between a condensation and a rarefaction is given?

Double the distance for full wavelength Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Physics 167 Unit I Review Sheet

Force is defined as force = distance/displacement (N). It's a push or pull.
Pressure is defined as pressure = force/area (N/m² or Pa). Often measured in pounds (lbs).
Energy is potential energy (PE) stored energy and kinetic energy (KE) energy of motion (J).
Power is defined as power = energy/time (J/s or W). It's how fast you do work.
Intensity is power/area (W/m²). It relates to the loudness of a sound.

Computing Natural Frequency

The natural frequency of a simple vibrator can be computed using its period of vibration.
The formula is frequency = 1/period.
Example: If the period is 0.5 seconds, the frequency is 2 Hz.

Vibrator Changes

Increasing a vibrator's mass lowers the frequency. Decreasing mass increases the frequency.
More stiffness increases the frequency. Less stiffness lowers the frequency.
Resistance (damping) does not change the natural frequency but affects the amplitude.

Simple Vibrator Graph

A graph of displacement vs. time for a simple vibrator shows the displacement, speed, kinetic energy, and potential energy at each point.

Standing Waves

Natural modes (standing waves) correspond to resonance frequencies.
Fixed ends are nodes.
Adjacent antinodes are at different phases.
Amplitudes change along a string's length.

Wave Types

Transverse waves only occur in solids.
Longitudinal waves can occur in solids, liquids, and gases.
Sound waves are typically longitudinal in gases and liquids, but can be transverse in solids.

Wave Calculations

Wavelength is twice the distance between condensations or rarefactions in a longitudinal wave.

Changes in Density and Tension

Increasing tension in a string increases wave speed.
Increasing density in a string decreases wave speed.
The wave speed formula is v = √(tension/(mass/length)). Wave speed is independent of frequency.

Acoustic Examples

Diffraction: Sound bending around an object or spreading out through an opening (diffraction is better for lower frequencies).
Reflection: Sound bouncing off a surface at the same angle of incidence.
Refraction: Sound changing direction when passing through a different medium.
Doppler shift: Change in frequency of a moving sound source.
Absorption: Sound being absorbed by a material.

Calculating Distance from Echo

Distance (d) = (velocity(v) x time (t) ) / 2 .

Sound and Temperature

Sound travels faster in warmer air than in colder air. This relates to sound refraction during the day and night.

Doppler Shift Calculation

Change in Frequency (Δf) = (V_moving / V_medium) x Frequency (f) where V_medium is the speed of sound and V_moving is the speed of the moving object.

Beat Frequency Calculation

Beat frequency = |f₁ − f₂|, where f₁ and f₂ are the frequencies of the two simultaneous sine waves.

End Conditions of String or Tube

Identify the number of nodes and antinodes for different vibrational modes (e.g., first, second, third) when vibrating at different natural frequencies.

Natural Frequencies of a String

The natural frequencies of a string are calculated using its length and the wave speed.

Natural Frequencies of Open-Open, Closed-Open Tubes

The natural frequencies of open-open and closed-open tubes are dependent on their length and whether their ends are fixed or open.

Harmonics and Inharmonics

Harmonics are multiples of the fundamental frequency.
Inharmonics are not multiples of the fundamental frequency.

Sound Pressure Level (SPL) Calculation

SPL = 20 log₁₀ (p/p_ref). p is the sound pressure, and p_ref is the reference pressure (20 µPa).

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