Noise-canceling Headphones Quiz

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Noise-canceling Headphones Quiz
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Take our noise-canceling headphones quiz to learn more about the technology behind this cool gadget.
What type of noise are noise-canceling headphones designed to block?
Ambient noise
Transient noise
All noise
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Noise-canceling headphones are designed to block ambient noise. How noise-canceling Headphones Work

What was the first company to introduce noise-canceling headphones?
Bose
Sony
Toshiba
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Bose was the first company to introduce noise-canceling headphones. How noise-canceling Headphones Work

Which of the following people came up with the idea for noise-canceling headphones?
Amar Bose
Alexander Graham Bell
Bose Anderson
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Amar Bose came up with the idea for noise-canceling headphones. How noise-canceling Headphones Work

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Sound waves have the same characteristics as what other type of wave?
Water wave
Radioactive wave
Light wave
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Sound waves have the same characteristics as water waves. How noise-canceling Headphones Work

What determines the intensity or "loudness" of a sound wave?
Amplitude
Pitch
Frequency
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Amplitude determines the intensity or "loudness" of a sound wave. How noise-canceling Headphones Work

What determines the pitch of a sound wave?
Frequency
Intensity
Amplitude
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Frequency determines the pitch of a sound wave. How noise-canceling Headphones Work

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Which of the following statements is true?
Higher frequencies produce higher-pitched notes.
Lower frequencies produce higher-pitched notes.
Higher frequencies produce lower-pitched notes.
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Higher frequencies produce higher-pitched notes. How noise-canceling Headphones Work

Which type of headphones is also known as on-ear, open-back or open-air headphones?
Supra-aural headphones
Circumaural headphones
Ear Buds
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Supra-aural headphones are also referred to as on-ear, open-back or open-air headphones. How noise-canceling Headphones Work

Which type of headphones is also known as around-ear or closed-back headphones?
Supra-aural headphones
Circumaural headphones
Ear Buds
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Circumaural headphones are also known as around-ear or closed-back headphones. How noise-canceling Headphones Work

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Which type of headphones is often used by musicians who desire superior sound quality?
Supra-aural headphones
Circumaural headphones
Canal-style headphones
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Canal-style headphones are often used by musicians who desire superior sound quality. How noise-canceling Headphones Work

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