Sound Waves Quiz

Which of the following is a property of sound waves?

• Wavelength

• Color

• Brightness

• Reflection

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What type of wave is a sound wave?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Electromagnetic wave

• Surface wave

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Which characteristic of a sound wave determines its pitch?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Speed

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In which medium do sound waves travel the fastest?

• Air

• Water

• Steel

• Vacuum

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How does the amplitude of a sound wave affect its loudness?

• Higher amplitude means lower loudness

• Higher amplitude means higher loudness

• Amplitude does not affect loudness

• Higher amplitude means higher pitch

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Which of the following is an application of sound waves?

• X-rays

• Ultrasound imaging

• Infrared cameras

• Microwaves

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a sound wave?

• They are directly proportional

• They are inversely proportional

• They are unrelated

• They are equal

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Which of the following best describes a mechanical wave?

• A wave that can travel through a vacuum

• A wave that requires a medium to travel

• A wave that is always transverse

• A wave that is always longitudinal

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How does the speed of sound change with temperature?

• Speed decreases as temperature increases

• Speed increases as temperature increases

• Speed remains constant

• Speed decreases as temperature decreases

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What is the typical range of human hearing in terms of frequency?

• 20 Hz to 20 kHz

• 20 kHz to 200 kHz

• 2 Hz to 2 kHz

• 200 Hz to 20 kHz

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