Sound: Properties, Behavior, and Applications - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of sound?

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Color

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Loudness

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Pitch

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Wavelength

Question 2

Which of these factors does NOT influence the speed of sound?

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Volume

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Temperature

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Density

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Pressure

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a type of sound wave?

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Light

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Audible sound

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Ultrasound

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Infrasound

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a way that sound can be used to communicate?

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Cooking

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Speech

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Music

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Morse code

Question 5

How is sound NOT produced?

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Still air

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Vibrating objects

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Explosions

Question 6

Which of these activities does NOT involve the use of sound for entertainment?

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Reading a book

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Listening to music

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Watching a movie

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Playing a video game

Question 7

Which of the following is the only medium sound cannot travel through?

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Vacuum

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Air

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Water

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Solids

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a property of sound waves?

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Transverse

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

Question 9

Which technology or engineering application harnesses sound to perform a specific function? Describe how this technology operates.

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Ultrasound imaging: This technology employs sound waves to generate images of internal body structures.

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Sonar: This technology utilizes sound waves to detect objects submerged underwater.

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Radar: This technology utilizes sound waves to detect objects at a distance.

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MRI: This technology employs magnetic fields and radio waves, not sound waves, to create images of the brain.

Question 10

How do medical imaging techniques like ultrasound utilize sound waves?

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Sound waves create images of the body's interior by bouncing off organs and tissues.

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Sound waves enhance medical equipment sounds for better hearing during procedures.

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Sound waves facilitate communication with patients during medical procedures.

Question 11

Which of these is a longitudinal wave that needs a medium to travel through?

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Sound wave

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Light wave

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Water wave

Question 12

Sound is a form of energy that can travel through different materials. How does sound transfer energy? Give examples to show the connection between sound and energy.

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Sound waves carry energy as they move through a medium.

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Sound particles move through the air.

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Sound can only travel through solids.

Question 13

How do animals like bats and dolphins use echolocation to navigate their surroundings?

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To create a mental map of their surroundings by bouncing high-pitched sounds off objects.

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To communicate with each other by sending out sound waves.

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To locate prey in dark environments.

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Echolocation does not provide any benefit to animals.

Question 14

What is sound refraction and how does it change the direction of sound waves?

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Sound refraction is the bending of sound waves as they pass from one material to another.

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Sound refraction is the reflection of sound waves off a surface.

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Sound refraction is the absorption of sound waves by a material.

Question 15

How have sound technology advancements enhanced our daily lives?

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Enhanced communication and connection

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Access to diverse entertainment

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Improved access to information

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Limited impact on our daily lives

Question 16

What property of sound is not a characteristic?

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Color

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

Question 17

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

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340 m/s

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120 m/s

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560 m/s

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780 m/s

Question 18

In which material does sound travel the fastest?

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Steel

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Air

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Water

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Rubber

Question 19

What term describes the loudness of a sound?

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Pitch

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Tone

Question 20

What unit is used to measure frequency?

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Hertz (Hz)

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Decibels (dB)

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Metres (m)

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Seconds (s)

Question 21

What term refers to the highness or lowness of a sound?

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Pitch

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Timbre

Question 22

What does the decibel (dB) measure?

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Loudness

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Pitch

Question 23

Sound has certain properties that make it distinct. Which of these is NOT a property of sound?

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Color

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Pitch

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Volume

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Loudness

Question 24

At room temperature in air, sound travels at a speed of approximately:

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343 m/s

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170 m/s

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510 m/s

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768 m/s

Question 25

When sound waves bounce off a surface and return to the listener, this phenomenon is called:

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Diffraction

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Interference

Question 26

Loudness is measured in which unit?

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Decibel

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Hertz

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Watt

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Newton

Question 27

In transverse waves, the particles vibrate:

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Perpendicular to the wave's direction of travel

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Parallel to the wave's direction of travel

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In a circular motion

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Randomly

Question 28

How do pure and complex tones differ?

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Pure tones consist of a single frequency, while complex tones combine multiple frequencies.

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Pure tones are louder than complex tones.

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Pure tones have a higher pitch than complex tones.

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Pure tones have a longer wavelength than complex tones.

Question 29

Which action does NOT contribute to noise reduction?

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Playing music at high volume

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Using soundproofing materials

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Planting trees and shrubs

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Using white noise machines

Question 30

An echo sounder primarily serves to:

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Measure water depth

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Detect fish

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Enhance underwater communication

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Improve sonar performance

Question 31

Which material is the most effective conductor of sound?

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Steel

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Air

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Water

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Wood

Question 32

Sound travels faster in which material?

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Solids

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Cold air

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Warm air

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Liquids

Question 33

What unit is used to measure the loudness of a sound?

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Decibels

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Hertz

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Meters

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Seconds

Question 34

What causes echoes?

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Reflection of sound waves

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Interference of sound waves

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Absorption of sound waves

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Refraction of sound waves

Question 35

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

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20 Hz to 20 kHz

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10 Hz to 10 kHz

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30 Hz to 30 kHz

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40 Hz to 40 kHz

Question 36

Which device converts electrical signals into sound?

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Amplifier

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Resistor

Question 37

Which of the following properties is NOT characteristic of sound?

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Color

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Wavelength

Question 38

What type of sound wave has the highest frequency?

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Ultrasonic

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Audible

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Infrasonic

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All have the same frequency

Question 39

What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

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343 m/s

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123 m/s

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273 m/s

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433 m/s

Question 40

Through which material does sound travel the fastest?

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Steel

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Air

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Water

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Glass

Question 41

Distinguish between pitch and loudness.

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Pitch is associated with frequency, while loudness is associated with amplitude.

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Pitch is associated with amplitude, while loudness is associated with frequency.

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Pitch is associated with both frequency and amplitude, while loudness is related to neither.

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Loudness is associated with both frequency and amplitude, while pitch is related to neither.

Question 42

Which of the following is not a property of sound?

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Color

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Pitch

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Frequency

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Volume

Question 43

What is the unit of measurement for sound intensity?

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Decibels

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Hertz

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Meters per second

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Newtons

Question 44

Which of the following materials will sound travel through most quickly?

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Steel

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Wood

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Air

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Water

Question 45

What name is given to the effect that describes how sound bends around objects?

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Diffraction

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Absorption

Question 46

What is the range of frequencies that humans can hear?

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20 Hz - 20,000 Hz

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100 Hz - 10,000 Hz

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50 Hz - 15,000 Hz

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10 Hz - 25,000 Hz

Question 47

Which of the following devices 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 48

What is the name of the effect that occurs when two sound waves of similar frequency interfere with each other?

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Beats

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Resonance

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Doppler effect

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Standing waves

Question 49

What is the unit used to measure the strength or 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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Volt (V)

Question 50

At room temperature, how fast does sound travel through air?

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343 m/s

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123 m/s

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567 m/s

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789 m/s

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT an example of how sound can be used to communicate?

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Reading a book

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Echolocation in bats

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Listening to music

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Using a telephone

Question 52

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

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Higher frequency, higher pitch

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Higher frequency, lower pitch

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Lower frequency, lower pitch

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Lower frequency, higher pitch

Question 53

Which property is NOT a characteristic of sound?

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Conductivity

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

Question 54

Which unit is used to measure the frequency of sound?

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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 55

Which material is the best conductor of sound?

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Metal

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Air

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Water

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Rubber

Question 56

What is the approximate speed of sound in air at room temperature?

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343 m/s

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123 m/s

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543 m/s

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243 m/s

Question 57

How is frequency of sound waves related to pitch?

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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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Lower frequency, lower pitch

Question 58

Which device transforms electrical signals into sound waves?

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Amplifier

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Tuner

Question 59

What is the term for the minimum sound intensity that can be detected by the human ear?

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Threshold of hearing

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Threshold of pain

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Decibel level

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Loudness

Question 60

Which factor does NOT affect the speed of sound in a medium?

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Humidity

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Temperature

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Pressure

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Density

Question 61

When sound waves bounce off a surface and return to the listener, it is a phenomenon known as:

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Diffraction

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Interference

Question 62

Which part of the ear converts sound waves into electrical signals that the brain can interpret?

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Cochlea

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Eardrum

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Tympanum

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Pinna

Question 63

Which technology is used in a sonar system to locate objects underwater?

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High-frequency sound waves

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Electrical signals converted to sound

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Amplified sound for improved hearing

Question 64

What is the approximate speed of sound in air at room temperature?

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340 m/s

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299,792,458 m/s

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1,234 km/h

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150,000 miles per hour