The Science of Sound Quiz
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What is the range of frequencies that elicit an auditory percept in humans?

  • 20 Hz to 20 kHz (correct)
  • 18 Hz to 22 kHz
  • 10 Hz to 30 kHz
  • 15 Hz to 25 kHz
  • What are sound waves with frequencies above 20 kHz known as?

  • Sonar waves
  • Ultrasound (correct)
  • Infrasound
  • Audible waves
  • What is the interdisciplinary science that deals with the study of mechanical waves in gasses, liquids, and solids?

  • Chemistry
  • Geology
  • Biology
  • Acoustics (correct)
  • What is the term for a scientist who works in the field of acoustics?

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

    What aspect of modern society does acoustics not have applications in?

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

    What is the range of frequencies for sound waves that elicit an auditory percept in humans?

    <p>20 Hz to 20 kHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the term for a scientist who works in the field of acoustics?

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

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

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

    What aspect of modern society does acoustics not have applications in?

    <p>Acoustics has applications in almost all aspects of modern society</p> Signup and view all the answers

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