Physical Science

Chapter 11: Sound

Standardized Test Practice

1
Which of the following properties of a sound wave is a function of its energy?
A)frequency
B)pitch
C)wavelength
D)intensity
2
Which medium does not transmit sound waves?
A)gases
B)liquids
C)solids
D)empty space
3
Of these, which is the loudest?

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A)chain saw
B)average noise in a home
C)power mower
D)vacuum cleaner
4
Which of the following statements is true about a sound of 88 decibels?

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A)It causes intense pain.
B)It cannot be heard by anyone.
C)It can be heard without discomfort or damage.
D)It can cause permanent hearing loss.
5
To which group of instruments does a trombone belong?
A)electronic
B)percussion
C)stringed
D)brass
6
Which of the following will raise the pitch of the sound made by a violin string?
A)bowing the string harder
B)loosening the string
C)lengthening the virbrating part of the string
D)shortening the vibrating string
7
If the frequency of the first overtone of a guitar string is 524 Hz, what is its fundamental frequency?

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A)524 Hz
B)262 Hz
C)786 Hz
D)1048 Hz
8
What is the frequency of the second overtone if the fundamental frequency is 308 Hz?

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A)154 Hz
B)924 Hz
C)308 Hz
D)616 Hz
9
If you are watching a moving train, what would happen to the pitch of the whistle at a crossing as the locomotive approaches and then passes by the crossing?
A)The pitch would remain the same.
B)The pitch would decrease and then increase.
C)The pitch would keep decreasing.
D)The pitch would increase and then decrease.
10
Which of these does not affect the natural pitch of a guitar string?
A)length
B)type of pick
C)thickness
D)tightness
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