Sound Waves and Perception Quiz

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What is the frequency range for audio waves to elicit an auditory percept in humans?

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

What are sound waves with frequencies above 20 kHz known as?

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

What is the interdisciplinary science that deals with the study of mechanical waves in gasses, liquids, and solids, including vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound?

  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Acoustics (correct)

What are sound waves below 20 Hz known as?

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

What is the range of wavelengths for sound waves in air at atmospheric pressure?

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

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