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 frequencies above 20 kHz known as?
Ultrasound
What is the interdisciplinary science that deals with the study of mechanical waves in gasses, liquids, and solids?
Acoustics
What is the term for a scientist who works in the field of acoustics?
Acoustician
What aspect of modern society do applications of acoustics cover?
Almost all aspects
Test your knowledge of sound waves and human perception with this quiz on the physics and psychology of sound. Explore the properties of acoustic waves and the auditory percept in humans, covering topics such as frequency range and transmission mediums.
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