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Which term refers to the fluctuation or displacement of a wave from its mean value?
Which term refers to the fluctuation or displacement of a wave from its mean value?
What attribute of sound determines the pitch?
What attribute of sound determines the pitch?
What phenomenon is described as the persistence of sound after it has been stopped due to multiple reflections?
What phenomenon is described as the persistence of sound after it has been stopped due to multiple reflections?
What term indicates the way a sound moves or spreads through a medium?
What term indicates the way a sound moves or spreads through a medium?
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Which factor affects the reduction of overall noise level by localizing noise to its region of origin?
Which factor affects the reduction of overall noise level by localizing noise to its region of origin?
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What characteristic helps in identifying the notes of an instrument or voice?
What characteristic helps in identifying the notes of an instrument or voice?
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What is the wavelength of a sound wave?
What is the wavelength of a sound wave?
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What term is used to describe the phenomenon in which a sound wave spreads spherically and decays at 6dB?
What term is used to describe the phenomenon in which a sound wave spreads spherically and decays at 6dB?
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Which term refers to the reduction of noise or vibration measured in decibels?
Which term refers to the reduction of noise or vibration measured in decibels?
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Which of the following best describes reflection of a sound wave?
Which of the following best describes reflection of a sound wave?
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What does diffusion refer to in the context of sound waves?
What does diffusion refer to in the context of sound waves?
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What is the term for the graphical representation of a sound?
What is the term for the graphical representation of a sound?
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Which term describes the ratio between a given intensity and base intensity, measured in decibels?
Which term describes the ratio between a given intensity and base intensity, measured in decibels?
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When does resonance occur with respect to sound waves?
When does resonance occur with respect to sound waves?
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What is the total sound energy radiated by a sound source, calculated as the product of sound pressure and volume velocity?
What is the total sound energy radiated by a sound source, calculated as the product of sound pressure and volume velocity?
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Diffraction is best described as:
Diffraction is best described as:
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Which term refers to sound that is radiated directly from the source?
Which term refers to sound that is radiated directly from the source?
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Diffusion is NOT characterized by:
Diffusion is NOT characterized by:
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