Physics of Hearing Quiz

What type of waves are sound waves?

• Transverse waves

• Longitudinal waves

• Electromagnetic waves

• Gravitational waves

How does the frequency of a sound wave affect its pitch?

• Higher frequency produces lower pitch

• Frequency has no effect on pitch

• Higher frequency produces higher pitch

• Only amplitude affects pitch

What does the amplitude of a sound wave determine?

• Speed of sound

• Pitch of the sound

• Loudness of the sound

• Color of the sound

Which part of the ear is primarily responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals?

• Pinna

• Eardrum

• Cochlea

• Auditory nerve

What is the correct path of sound waves through the ear?

• Cochlea -> Eardrum -> Ear canal -> Auditory nerve

• Ear canal -> Eardrum -> Cochlea -> Auditory nerve

• Eardrum -> Cochlea -> Ear canal -> Auditory nerve

• Auditory nerve -> Cochlea -> Eardrum -> Ear canal

What is the term for hearing loss due to damage of the cochlea or auditory nerve?

• Conductive hearing loss

• Sensorineural hearing loss

• Mixed hearing loss

• Central hearing loss

Which frequency range is considered to be within the normal human hearing range?

• 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

• 50 Hz to 15,000 Hz

• 100 Hz to 10,000 Hz

• 20 Hz to 50,000 Hz

What role does the eardrum play in hearing?

• Converts sound waves into electrical signals

• Amplifies sound waves

• Vibrates in response to sound waves

• Transmits sound waves directly to the cochlea

How does age affect hearing?

• It improves hearing sensitivity

• It has no effect on hearing

• It can lead to a decrease in hearing sensitivity

• It increases the range of frequencies one can hear

What is the primary cause of conductive hearing loss?

• Damage to the auditory nerve

• Obstruction or damage to the outer or middle ear

• Aging

• Exposure to loud noise