The Physics and Perception of Sound Quiz
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What is the range of frequencies for acoustic waves that humans can perceive?

  • 10 Hz to 10 kHz
  • 15 Hz to 15 kHz
  • 20 Hz to 20 kHz (correct)
  • 1 Hz to 1 kHz

What is the term for sound waves above 20 kHz?

  • Megasound
  • Supersound
  • Infrasound
  • Ultrasound (correct)

What is the term for sound waves below 20 Hz?

  • Infrasound (correct)
  • Ultrasound
  • Subsound
  • Microsound

What does the field of acoustics study?

<p>Mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a person who works in the field of acoustics called?

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Human Hearing Range

The range of frequencies of acoustic waves that humans can perceive, typically between 20 Hz and 20 kHz.

Ultrasound

Sound frequencies above the range of human hearing (above 20 kHz).

Infrasound

Sound frequencies below the range of human hearing (below 20 Hz).

Acoustics

The study of mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids.

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Acoustician

A person who works in the field of acoustics.

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