Acoustics Quiz

What is the primary focus of acoustics?

• The study of heat

• The study of sound

• The study of light

• The study of electricity

What is an acoustician?

• A type of sound wave

• A scientist in the field of acoustics

• A type of musical instrument

• An engineer specializing in electronics

What does acoustical engineering involve?

• The design of musical instruments

• The application of acoustics in technology

• The analysis of visual data

• The study of light waves

What is bioacoustics?

• The study of sound in medicine

• The study of sound waves in water

• The study of sound used by animals

• The study of sound in architecture

What is the speed of sound in air approximately?

• 700 m/s

• 500 m/s

• 330 m/s

• 150 m/s

Which of the following is a characteristic of sound waves?

• Color

• Pitch

• Shape

• Size

What is the unit of loudness level?

• Hertz

• Decibel

• Mel

• Sone

What type of wave is a sound wave?

• Electromagnetic wave

• Static wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Transverse wave

What is the outer ear primarily composed of?

• Auditory canal

• Cochlea

• Tympanic membrane

• Auricle

What is the term for sound frequencies lower than the audible range?

• Supersonic

• Subsonic

• Sonic

• Ultrasonic