Sound Waves and Human Perception Quiz
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What is the frequency range for audio waves that elicit an auditory percept in humans?

  • 18 Hz to 22 kHz
  • 10 Hz to 30 kHz
  • 20 Hz to 20 kHz (correct)
  • 15 Hz to 25 kHz

    • What are sound waves above 20 kHz known as?

  • Supersonic waves
  • Audible waves
  • Infrasound
  • Ultrasound (correct)

    • What is the interdisciplinary science that deals with the study of mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids?

  • Chemistry
  • Acoustics (correct)
  • Geology
  • Biology

    • At atmospheric pressure, what are the wavelengths of sound waves that represent the audio frequency range in air?

    <p>1.7 cm to 17 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are sound waves below 20 Hz known as?

    <p>Infrasound</p> Signup and view all the answers

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