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Soundwaves

Quiz by Carmen Ana Ramos-Pizarro

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18 questions
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  • Q1

    What is the rate at which particles oscillate called?

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    15s
  • Q2

    The vocal tract can be modeled as a tube closed at both ends.

    false
    true
    True or False
    15s
  • Q3

    What is the primary medium through which sound energy travels as a pressure wave?   

    solid

    air

    vacuum

    liquid

    20s
  • Q4

    What is the duration of one cycle called?

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  • Q5

    What term describes the back-and-forth motion of particles in a medium?   

    propagation

    compression

    oscillation

    rarefaction 

    15s
  • Q6

    What is the unit of measurement for frequency?  

    decibels

    seconds

    Hertz

    meters

    20s
  • Q7

    What is the term for a single disturbance that initiates a wave?  

    transverse wave

    periodic wave

    complex wave 

    pulse wave

    30s
  • Q8

    What is the loss of energy due to various causes called?

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    30s
  • Q9

    In a longitudinal wave, particle movement is ______ to the direction of the wave.  

    circular 

    perpendicular

    parallel

    random

    30s
  • Q10

    What is the graphic display representing thealternating compressions and rarefactions of air molecules called?

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    30s
  • Q11

    In a transverse wave, particle movement is ______ to the direction of the wave.

    random

    circular

    parallel 

    perpendicular

    30s
  • Q12

    What is the relationship between frequency and period? 

    they are always equal

    they are unrelated 

    They are inversely proportional

    They are directly proportional

    30s
  • Q13

    Sound waves are an example of a transverse wave.

    false
    true
    True or False
    30s
  • Q14

    A cycle is one alternating compression and rarefaction.

    true
    false
    True or False
    30s
  • Q15

    A higher frequency corresponds to a longer period. 

    false
    true
    True or False
    30s

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