Practice - Characteristics of Sound
Practice Questions
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What unit measures frequency?
💡 Hint: Think of the term 'Hertz.'
What is the safe dB range for human hearing?
💡 Hint: Remember, exposure above 85 dB can be harmful.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does the term frequency refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how often something moves in a second.
True or False: Sound can travel in a vacuum.
💡 Hint: Consider the need for particles to transmit vibrations.
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Challenge Problems
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If a musician plays an instrument at 440 Hz, and you are 100 meters away, calculate how long it takes for the sound to reach you, assuming it travels at 343 m/s.
💡 Hint: Use the speed formula distance equals speed times time.
Consider an environment where sounds are consistently above 85 dB. Discuss the potential effects on both health and community noise levels.
💡 Hint: Think about both physiological and social impacts.
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