5 Questions
What is the frequency range for audio waves to 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, including vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound?
Acoustics
What are sound waves below 20 Hz known as?
Infrasound
What is the range of wavelengths for sound waves in air at atmospheric pressure?
1.7 cm to 17 m
Test your knowledge of sound waves and their perception with this quiz on the physics and psychology of sound. Explore the frequency range for human auditory perception and learn about the transmission of acoustic waves through different mediums.
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