5 Questions
Which of the following is true about sound waves in air at atmospheric pressure?
They have wavelengths ranging from 17 meters to 1.7 centimeters
What is the frequency range within which audio waves elicit an auditory percept in humans?
20 Hz to 20 kHz
What is the term for sound waves above 20 kHz that are not audible to humans?
Ultrasound
Which field of science deals with the study of mechanical waves in gasses, liquids, and solids, including sound and ultrasound?
Acoustics
What is the term for sound waves below 20 Hz?
Infrasound
Test your knowledge of sound waves and human perception with this quiz! Explore the physics behind sound propagation and learn about the auditory range of frequencies that humans can perceive.
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