Sound and Acoustics: Explore the Science of Sound

Question 1

What factors affect the speed of sound in a medium?

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Temperature

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Density

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Frequency

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Amplitude

Question 2

Explain the role of the middle ear and cochlea in the perception of sound.

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The middle ear amplifies sound waves and the cochlea converts them into electrical signals.

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The middle ear transmits sound waves to the cochlea, which then amplifies them.

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The cochlea converts sound waves into electrical signals, and the middle ear transmits them to the brain.

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The middle ear and cochlea work together to filter out unwanted noise.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a property of sound waves?

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Color

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

Question 4

What is the SI unit of measurement for the speed of sound?

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Meters per second

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Hertz

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Decibels

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Newtons

Question 5

What do we call the perceived loudness of a sound?

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Intensity

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Pitch

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Timbre

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Frequency

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of a high-pitched sound?

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High frequency

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Low frequency

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Large amplitude

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Short wavelength

Question 7

What is the term for the phenomenon where sound waves bend around obstacles?

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Diffraction

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Refraction

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Reflection

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Interference

Question 8

What is the Doppler effect?

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The change in frequency of sound due to motion

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The reverberation of sound in a closed space

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The absorption of sound by a material

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The interference of sound waves

Question 9

What is the purpose of an acoustic panel?

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To absorb sound waves

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To reflect sound waves

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To amplify sound waves

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To isolate sound waves

Question 10

What sound property determines how high or low a sound seems?

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Timbre

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Wavelength

Question 11

Why do long-wavelength sound waves, like those from a bass guitar, diffract around obstacles easily? Explain the implications of this phenomenon in daily life.

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Long-wavelength sound waves have a larger physical size, making them diffract more easily around obstacles.

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Long-wavelength sound waves have a larger amplitude, allowing them to bend around obstacles more effectively.

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Long-wavelength sound waves have a higher frequency, enabling them to pass through obstacles more easily.

Question 12

What is the SI unit of frequency?

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Hertz (Hz)

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Meter (m)

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Second (s)

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Newton (N)

Question 13

At room temperature, what is the approximate speed of sound in air?

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343 m/s

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767 m/s

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1500 m/s

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2997 m/s

Question 14

What type of wave is a sound wave?

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Longitudinal wave

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Transverse wave

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Surface wave

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Standing wave

Question 15

Which of the following factors influences the pitch of a sound?

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

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Medium

Question 16

What physical phenomenon occurs when sound waves bend around an obstacle?

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Diffraction

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Interference

Question 17

Which unit is used to measure the intensity of sound?

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Decibel (dB)

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Hertz (Hz)

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Meter (m)

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Newton (N)

Question 18

Approximately what is the minimum audible sound intensity for a young person?

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20 dB

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0 dB

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40 dB

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60 dB

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a standing wave?

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Sound waves in a closed room

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Light waves in an optical fiber

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Water waves in a pond

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Radio waves from an antenna

Question 20

What is the relationship between the wavelength (λ), frequency (f), and speed (v) of a sound wave?

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λ = f / v

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λ = v / f

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f = λ / v

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v = λ / f

Question 21

How is the pitch of a sound related to its frequency?

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Higher frequency, higher pitch

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Higher frequency, lower pitch

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Lower frequency, higher pitch

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No relationship between frequency and pitch

Question 22

Which of these materials is the best conductor of sound?

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Steel

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Air

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Water

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Cotton

Question 23

What is the phenomenon called when sound waves are reflected back to the listener by a surface?

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Diffraction

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Interference

Question 24

What is the unit for measuring sound intensity?

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Decibel

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Hertz

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Meter per second

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Newton

Question 25

Approximately what is the speed of sound in air at room temperature (20°C)?

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343 m/s

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1,484 m/s

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299,792,458 m/s

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767 m/s

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a property of sound?

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Can propagate through a vacuum

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Is a mechanical wave

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Can be reflected

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Can be absorbed

Question 27

Which part of the human ear converts sound waves into electrical signals?

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Cochlea

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Eardrum

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Semicircular canals

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Auditory nerve

Question 28

What is the sound intensity level, in decibels, of a sound with an intensity of 10^-6 W/m^2?

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20 dB

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0 dB

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60 dB

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100 dB

Question 29

How is the frequency of a sound wave related to its perceived pitch?

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Directly proportional

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Inversely proportional

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No relationship

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Exponential relationship

Question 30

Which of the following materials is most effective in absorbing sound?

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Styrofoam

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Concrete

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Glass

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Steel

Question 31

What is the scientific term for the repeated echoing of sound waves?

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Reverb

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Resonance

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Diffraction

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Reflection

Question 32

An auditorium has excessive reverberation. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this problem?

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The auditorium has many sound-reflective surfaces, such as hard walls and ceilings.

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The auditorium lacks sufficient ventilation.

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The sound system is poorly designed.

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The auditorium is too large.

Question 33

What is the approximate speed of sound in air at room temperature (20°C)?

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343 m/s

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330 m/s

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355 m/s

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367 m/s

Question 34

How does increasing the amplitude of a sound wave affect the human ear?

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Increases loudness

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Increases pitch

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Decreases wavelength

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Increases speed

Question 35

Which unit is used to measure the frequency of a sound wave?

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Hertz (Hz)

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Decibels (dB)

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Meters (m)

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Seconds (s)

Question 36

Which characteristic is NOT associated with a sound wave?

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Electromagnetic

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Transverse

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Longitudinal

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Mechanical

Question 37

What phenomenon is responsible for the change in frequency of a sound wave due to relative motion?

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Doppler effect

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Wave interference

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Standing waves

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Resonance

Question 38

Which device converts electrical signals into sound waves?

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Amplifier

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Oscillator

Question 39

What is the primary function of soundproofing material?

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To absorb sound waves

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To reflect sound waves

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To transmit sound waves

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To amplify sound waves

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sound waves?

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Transverse

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Mechanical

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Longitudinal

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Require a medium to propagate through

Question 41

What is the SI unit for frequency?

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Hertz (Hz)

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Meters per second (m/s)

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Seconds (s)

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Decibels (dB)

Question 42

What is the phenomenon called when sound waves bend around obstacles?

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Diffraction

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Refraction

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Reflection

Question 43

In which material would sound travel the fastest?

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Steel

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Rubber

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Air

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Water

Question 44

What does the decibel scale measure?

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Loudness

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Wavelength

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Amplitude

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Frequency

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the speed of sound?

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Humidity

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Temperature

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Density

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Pressure

Question 46

What is the term for the persistence of sound in an enclosed space after the sound source has stopped?

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Reverberation

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Echo

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Resonance

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Diffraction

Question 47

What condition can cause resonance?

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Matching the natural frequency of an object

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Increasing the amplitude of the sound waves

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Decreasing the frequency of the sound waves

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Changing the medium through which the sound is traveling

Question 48

How does the ear detect sound?

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Vibrations of the eardrum and ossicles

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Electrical impulses from the brain

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Chemical reactions in the cochlea

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Pressure changes in the middle ear

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sound waves?

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Color

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

Question 50

Approximately what is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

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343 meters per second (m/s)

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1000 m/s

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170 m/s

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2500 m/s

Question 51

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of sound?

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Water

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Wood

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Rubber

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Styrofoam

Question 52

What is the phenomenon called when sound waves bounce off a surface and return?

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Reflection

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Diffraction

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Refraction

Question 53

What is the unit of measurement for sound intensity?

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Decibel (dB)

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Meter (m)

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Newton (N)

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Hertz (Hz)

Question 54

Which of the following is a device that converts electrical signals into sound waves?

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Speaker

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Tuner

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Amplifier

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Microphone

Question 55

What happens to the frequency of a sound wave as it travels from a denser to a less dense medium?

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It increases.

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It remains the same.

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It decreases.

Question 56

Which of the following is a type of noise pollution?

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Traffic noise

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Leaves rustling

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Music from a concert

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Birds chirping

Question 57

What is the main purpose of soundproofing a room?

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To reduce the transmission of sound into or out of the room

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To amplify sound within the room

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To create a more pleasant environment