5 Questions
What is the frequency range for audio waves that elicit an auditory percept in humans?
20 Hz to 20 kHz
What is the interdisciplinary science that deals with the study of mechanical waves in gasses, liquids, and solids including vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound?
Acoustics
What are sound waves with frequencies above 20 kHz known as?
Ultrasound
At atmospheric pressure, what are the approximate wavelengths of sound waves that represent the audio frequency range?
1.7 cm to 17 cm
What are sound waves below 20 Hz known as?
Infrasound
Test your knowledge of sound and its properties with this quiz! Explore the physics and physiology of sound waves, frequency ranges, and the perception of sound by the human brain. Dive into the fascinating world of acoustics and auditory perception.
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