Sound Wave Fundamentals Quiz

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What is the range of frequencies that the normal human ear can hear?

  • 20 to 20,000 vibrations per second (correct)
  • 10 to 10,000 vibrations per second
  • 25 to 25,000 vibrations per second
  • 15 to 15,000 vibrations per second

What must occur for a body to produce sound?

  • It must be in a vacuum
  • It must be set into vibration (correct)
  • It must be heated
  • It must be exposed to light

Which medium is most commonly associated with the transmission of sound waves?

  • Water
  • Vacuum
  • Solid steel
  • Air (correct)

What type of waves can be set up in an elastic body to transmit sound?

<p>Longitudinal waves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a typical example of a vibrating body that can originate sound waves?

<p>A stationary block of ice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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