Sound: Properties, Transmission, and Applications

Question 1

Sound waves are characterized by their longitudinal nature. What are the key features of this longitudinal nature, and how do they distinguish sound waves from other wave types?

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Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium to propagate and consist of compressions and rarefactions of the medium.

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Sound waves are electromagnetic waves, similar to light waves, and can travel through a vacuum.

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Sound waves are transverse waves, where particles move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Question 2

How does the human ear distinguish between different pitches and volumes of sound?

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Pitch is determined by the frequency of sound waves, while volume is determined by the amplitude of sound waves.

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The louder the sound, the higher the pitch.

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Pitch and volume are both determined by the frequency of sound waves.

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Pitch and volume are both determined by the amplitude of sound waves.

Question 3

What property of sound waves determines how loud a sound seems?

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Wavelength

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Velocity

Question 4

How does the shape of a room affect the sound it produces?

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A room with many flat surfaces will have more echoes than a room with curved surfaces.

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A room with many soft furnishings will have more sound absorption than a room with few soft furnishings.

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The shape of a room has no effect on the sound it produces.

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A room with a higher ceiling will have less sound absorption than a room with a lower ceiling.

Question 5

Sound pollution can harm animals. Describe the effects of sound pollution on animal health and behavior, explaining how these effects occur.

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Damage to the hearing system, causing hearing loss.

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Disruption of sleep patterns, leading to stress and anxiety.

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Interference with communication and hunting, as noise masks their signals.

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Sound pollution has no significant impact on animals.

Question 6

How do our minds influence how we hear sounds?

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Our expectations, feelings, and culture can all affect how we hear sounds.

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Only our expectations can affect how we hear sounds.

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The way we hear sounds is only determined by the physical properties of the sound waves.

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Our emotions have no effect on how we hear sounds.

Question 7

Which part of the human ear helps us determine the direction a sound is coming from?

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Pinna

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Eardrum

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Cochlea

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Auditory nerve

Question 8

When two sound waves of the same frequency are combined, what happens to their combined amplitude?

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The combined amplitude is equal to the sum of the amplitudes of the two original waves.

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The combined amplitude is equal to the difference between the amplitudes of the two original waves.

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The combined amplitude is half the amplitude of the larger of the two original waves.

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The combined amplitude is unpredictable.

Question 9

What is the key difference between mechanical waves, such as sound waves, and non-mechanical waves, such as light waves?

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Mechanical waves need a medium to travel through, while non-mechanical waves do not.

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Non-mechanical waves generally have a higher frequency than mechanical waves.

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Mechanical waves are used for communication and other purposes, while non-mechanical waves are used for a wider range of applications.

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Mechanical waves can be both longitudinal and transverse, while non-mechanical waves are always transverse.

Question 10

Which strategies can effectively reduce environmental noise pollution?

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Using noise barriers to block or absorb sound

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Planting trees and vegetation to absorb sound

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Zoning restrictions to separate noisy and quieter areas

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Increasing ambient noise levels to mask unwanted noise

Question 11

How does the purpose of sound vary in animal communication across different species?

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Some species, like bats, use sound for echolocation, while others, like birds, use it to establish territories.

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All species primarily use sound to attract mates.

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Sound is used exclusively for communication in all species.

Question 12

When multiple sounds are present, how does our brain manage to focus on a specific sound?

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The brain can selectively focus on a specific sound, even when other sounds are present.

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The presence of multiple sounds makes it easier to locate a specific sound.

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Multiple sounds make it impossible to locate a specific sound source.

Question 13

How have sound recording and reproduction technologies transformed the creation, sharing, and appreciation of music and other sound-based entertainment?

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These technologies have fostered new music genres and simplified musician collaboration.

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These technologies have had a minimal impact on music creation and enjoyment.

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These technologies have not influenced our musical experiences.

Question 14

For a live music performance in a large concert hall, which combination of transducers is most suitable?

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Microphones - Dynamic, Loudspeakers - Cone, Headphones - Closed-Back

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Microphones - Condenser, Loudspeakers - Piezoelectric, Headphones - Open-Back

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Microphones - Ribbon, Loudspeakers - Electrostatic, Headphones - Orthodynamic

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Microphones - Dynamic, Loudspeakers - Ribbon, Headphones - Electrostatic

Question 15

What is the unit of measurement for the frequency of sound?

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Hertz (Hz)

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Decibels (dB)

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Meters per second (m/s)

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Newtons (N)

Question 16

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

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They can be polarized.

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They can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

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They are longitudinal waves.

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They require a medium to propagate.

Question 17

What do we call the loudness of a sound?

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Volume

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Pitch

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Timbre

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Amplitude

Question 18

Which device changes electrical signals into sound waves?

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Loudspeaker

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Microphone

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Amplifier

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Oscillator

Question 19

What is the process called when sound waves bounce back to the listener?

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Diffraction

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Interference

Question 20

Which creature uses echolocation to help it move around and find food?

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Bats

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Dogs

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Cats

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Elephants

Question 21

What is the range of sound frequencies that humans can hear?

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20 Hz - 15,000 Hz

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10 Hz - 20,000 Hz

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30 Hz - 10,000 Hz

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40 Hz - 5,000 Hz

Question 22

What do we call the combination of multiple sound waves with different frequencies?

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Timbre

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Harmony

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Overtone

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Resonance

Question 23

Which of the following characteristics of sound determines its perceived loudness?

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Volume

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Pitch

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Timbre

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Frequency

Question 24

Which musical instrument produces sound primarily through the vibration of strings?

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Guitar

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Piano

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Drums

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Clarinet

Question 25

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

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Hertz

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Decibels

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Watts

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Joules

Question 26

Which characteristic of sound waves determines their perceived pitch?

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

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Intensity

Question 27

Which of these materials is best at absorbing sound waves?

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Acoustic foam

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Metal

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Glass

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Wood

Question 28

Which part of the ear changes sound waves into electrical signals?

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Cochlea

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Ear lobe

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Eardrum

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Pinna

Question 29

What is the unit used to measure how loud a sound is?

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Decibels (dB)

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Hertz (Hz)

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Metres per second (m/s)

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Candela (cd)

Question 30

Which device uses sound waves to make pictures?

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Ultrasound scanner

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Microscope

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Telescope

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X-ray machine

Question 31

What affects the pitch of a sound?

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

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Velocity

Question 32

What causes the change in sound pitch when a car drives past?

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The Doppler effect

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Echo

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Resonance

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Refraction

Question 33

Which property is NOT characteristic of sound?

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Color

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Pitch

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Volume

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Wavelength

Question 34

What unit is used to measure the frequency of sound?

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Hertz

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Decibel

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Meter

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Second

Question 35

When the frequency of a sound wave increases, what happens to its pitch?

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It gets higher

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It gets lower

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It remains the same

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It becomes distorted

Question 36

Which material conducts sound waves most effectively?

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Metal

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Air

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Rubber

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Wood

Question 37

How are sound waves initially produced?

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Vibration

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Condensation

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Expansion

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Evaporation

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 phenomenon called when sound waves bend around obstacles?

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Diffraction

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Interference

Question 40

How can we distinguish between noise and music?

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Noise is disorganized and unpleasant, while music is organized and pleasing

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Music is disorganized and unpleasant, while noise is organized and pleasing

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There is no difference between noise and music

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Noise is organized and pleasing, while music is disorganized and unpleasant

Question 41

In what ways can sound be used for communication?

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Through speech and music

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Through sign language

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Through body language

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Through telepathy

Question 42

Which unit is used to measure the loudness of sound?

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Decibel

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Hertz

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Meter

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Second

Question 43

What is the term used to describe the highness or lowness of a sound?

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Pitch

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Volume

Question 44

Which material conducts sound the best?

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Metal

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Air

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Water

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Rubber

Question 45

Approximately how fast does sound travel in air?

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343 m/s

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331 m/s

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360 m/s

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380 m/s

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a way that sound is used?

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Measuring temperature

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Communication

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Music

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Navigation

Question 47

What device converts electrical signals into sound waves?

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Loudspeaker

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Microphone

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Amplifier

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Oscillator

Question 48

Which musical instrument produces sound by vibrating a stretched membrane?

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Drum

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Flute

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 49

Which of the following is not a basic property of sound?

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Color

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Pitch

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Volume

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Wavelength

Question 50

Which type of wave is a sound wave?

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Longitudinal wave

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Transverse wave

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Electromagnetic wave

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Gravitational wave

Question 51

What is the standard unit used to measure sound intensity?

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Decibel (dB)

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Hertz (Hz)

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Meter per second (m/s)

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Newton (N)

Question 52

As the frequency of a sound wave increases, what happens to its pitch?

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It gets higher.

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It gets lower.

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It stays the same.

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It becomes inaudible.

Question 53

Which of the following is not a practical method to reduce noise pollution?

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Playing loud music

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Installing double-glazed windows

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Planting trees and shrubs

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Using earplugs

Question 54

What is the name of the device used to measure the loudness of sound?

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Decibel meter

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Oscilloscope

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Spectrometer

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Microphone

Question 55

How does the human ear detect sound?

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By vibrating the eardrum

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By converting sound waves into electrical signals

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By sending signals to the brain

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By amplifying sound waves

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sound?

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Colour

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Pitch

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Volume

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Frequency

Question 57

When the amplitude of a sound wave increases, what happens to the sound?

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The sound gets louder.

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The pitch gets higher.

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The frequency increases.

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The speed of the wave increases.

Question 58

What unit is used to measure the frequency of sound waves?

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Hertz

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Decibel

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Newton

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Kelvin

Question 59

What is the purpose of echolocation?

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To find objects and navigate in the dark

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To communicate with others

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To make sounds louder

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To record and play back sound

Question 60

What is the range of frequencies that humans can hear called?

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Audible range

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Ultrasound

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Infrasound

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Sonic boom

Question 61

What factor DOESN'T directly affect how our brains interpret sounds?

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Speed of sound in the air

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Loudness

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Masking

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The precedence effect

Question 62

What characteristic of a medium influences the velocity of sound waves passing through it?

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Temperature

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Volume

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Color

Question 63

What sound synthesis technique involves combining sine waves of different frequencies to create more complex sounds?

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Additive synthesis

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Subtractive synthesis

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Frequency modulation synthesis

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Wavetable synthesis

Question 64

Which of these is NOT a property of sound?

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Color

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Loudness

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Pitch

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Duration