The Degree of Percussion Tone Is Determined by the Density

question 18

Multiple Choice

The degree of percussion tone is determined by the density of the medium through which the sound waves travel. Which statement is true regarding the relationship between density of the medium and percussion tone?

• A) The more dense the medium, the louder is the percussion tone.
• B) The less dense the medium, the louder is the percussion tone.
• C) The more hollow the area percussed, the quieter is the percussion tone.
• D) Percussion over muscle areas produces the loudest percussion tones.

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