The Science of Sound Quiz
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What is the frequency range for audio waves that elicit an auditory percept in humans?

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

  • Supersonic waves
  • Audible waves
  • Infrasound
  • Ultrasound (correct)
  • What is the term for sound waves below 20 Hz?

  • Ultrasonic waves
  • Subsonic waves
  • Infrasound (correct)
  • Audible waves
  • What is the interdisciplinary science that deals with the study of mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids including vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound?

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    In which medium do sound waves propagate?

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    Study Notes

    Auditory Perception

    • The frequency range for audio waves that elicit an auditory percept in humans is not specified, but it is generally considered to be between 20 Hz and 20 kHz.

    Classification of Sound Waves

    • Sound waves with frequencies above 20 kHz are known as ultrasound.
    • Sound waves with frequencies below 20 Hz are known as infrasound.

    Study of Sound Waves

    • The interdisciplinary science that deals with the study of mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids, including vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound, is acoustics.

    Propagation of Sound Waves

    • Sound waves propagate through a medium, such as a gas, liquid, or solid.

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    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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