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What is the frequency range for audio waves that elicit an auditory percept in humans?
What is the frequency range for audio waves that elicit an auditory percept in humans?
- 10 Hz to 30 kHz
- 30 Hz to 15 kHz
- 15 Hz to 25 kHz
- 20 Hz to 20 kHz (correct)
What are sound waves above 20 kHz known as?
What are sound waves above 20 kHz known as?
- Audio waves
- Acoustic waves
- Ultrasound (correct)
- Infrasound
Which field of study deals with mechanical waves in gasses, liquids, and solids including vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound?
Which field of study deals with mechanical waves in gasses, liquids, and solids including vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound?
- Physics
- Biology
- Acoustics (correct)
- Psychology
What is the term for a scientist who works in the field of acoustics?
What is the term for a scientist who works in the field of acoustics?
What aspect of modern society involves applications of acoustics?
What aspect of modern society involves applications of acoustics?
What is the term for sound waves below 20 Hz?
What is the term for sound waves below 20 Hz?
Which subdiscipline of acoustics focuses on the study of sound in buildings and rooms?
Which subdiscipline of acoustics focuses on the study of sound in buildings and rooms?
What is the term for a scientist who works in the field of acoustical engineering?
What is the term for a scientist who works in the field of acoustical engineering?
What is the frequency range for audio waves that elicit an auditory percept in humans?
What is the frequency range for audio waves that elicit an auditory percept in humans?
Which field of study involves the recording, manipulation, mixing, and reproduction of sound?
Which field of study involves the recording, manipulation, mixing, and reproduction of sound?
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Audible sound waves
Audible sound waves
Sound waves with frequencies from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. These waves can be heard by humans.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
Sound waves with frequencies above 20 kHz, inaudible to humans.
Acoustics
Acoustics
The study of mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids, which includes vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound.
Acoustician
Acoustician
A scientist who studies the science of sound.
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Architectural Acoustics
Architectural Acoustics
The design of buildings and rooms to achieve specific acoustic properties.
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Infrasound waves
Infrasound waves
Sound waves with frequencies below 20 Hz, inaudible to humans.
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Acoustical Engineer
Acoustical Engineer
A scientist who applies acoustic principles to the design and construction of various systems.
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Audio engineering
Audio engineering
The recording, manipulation, mixing, and reproduction of sound
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