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Sound Waves in Physics and Human Perception
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Sound Waves in Physics and Human Perception

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What is the frequency range for eliciting an auditory percept in humans?

  • 5 Hz - 35 kHz
  • 20 Hz - 20 kHz (correct)
  • 15 Hz - 25 kHz
  • 10 Hz - 30 kHz
  • What are sound waves with wavelengths of 17 meters to 1.7 centimeters known as?

  • Audible sound waves (correct)
  • Ultrasound
  • Infrasound
  • Subsonic 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?

  • Acoustical engineering
  • Acoustics (correct)
  • Aeroacoustics
  • Musical acoustics
  • Who would be concerned with the recording, manipulation, mixing, and reproduction of sound?

    <p>Audio engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for sound waves above 20 kHz that are not audible to humans?

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

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