Quiz 12.1 - Intro to Sound

Sound is transmitted by _________________, _________________ waves. (*Note: category, type)

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Crests and troughs in water waves are like _________________ and _________________ in sound waves.

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The audio spectrum of sound frequencies for humans is from __________ Hz to __________ Hz.

• 20, 20,000

• 10, 10,000

• 50, 15,000

• 100, 25,000

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Sound frequencies above the audio range are called _________________ .

• ultrasonic

• subsonic

• audible

• infrasonic

What is the speed of sound at -22°C?

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How far away is a mountain if you yell toward it and hear your echo 3.10 s later? (Air temp. = 0°C)

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The speed of sound in aluminum is 5200 m/s. Can you hear a sound with a wavelength of 0.20 m traveling in aluminum? (Provide values to support 'Yes' or 'No' answer)

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