Sound Waves Quiz
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Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal wave?

  • Light wave
  • Electromagnetic wave
  • Water wave
  • Sound wave (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sound waves?

  • They can be absorbed
  • They can be reflected
  • They can travel through vacuum (correct)
  • They require a medium to travel
  • What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

  • 343 meters per second (correct)
  • 299,792,458 meters per second
  • 1,000 meters per second
  • 3,000,000 meters per second
  • Sound waves with frequencies below 20 Hz are known as ultrasound.

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

    Infrasound refers to sound waves that have frequencies above 20 kHz.

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

    Different animal species have the same hearing range as humans.

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

    Is the speed of sound in air at room temperature approximately 343 m/s?

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

    Is the speed of sound in fresh water approximately 1,482 m/s?

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

    Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?

    <p>Water waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials has the highest speed of sound?

    <p>Solid atomic hydrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sound waves are also known as ______ waves.

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

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