Sound in Physics and Human Perception
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What is the frequency range for sound waves that elicit an auditory percept in humans?

  • 10 Hz to 30 kHz
  • 20 Hz to 20 kHz (correct)
  • 15 Hz to 25 kHz
  • 30 Hz to 15 kHz
  • What are sound waves above 20 kHz known as?

  • Supersonic waves
  • Ultrasound (correct)
  • Infrasound
  • Subsonic waves
  • What is the interdisciplinary science that deals with the study of mechanical waves in gasses, liquids, and solids including vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound?

  • Geology
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Acoustics (correct)
  • What is the term for a scientist who works in the field of acoustics?

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    What aspect of modern society does acoustics have applications in?

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