Propagation of Sound
Propagation of Sound: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as Wavelength, Crest, Trough, Density Variation in a Wave, Speed of Sound in Different Media, Variation of Speed of Sound with Temperature, Sonic Boom, and Medium for Propagation of Sound Waves.
Important Questions on Propagation of Sound
What are the differences between softer sound and louder sound?
In which of the following cases softer sound will be produced?
The softness of sound depends on the amplitude of the soundwave.
A sound wave has a frequency of and wavelength of . Find the time taken by it in second to cover .
Density of particles in a given medium is not proportional to the pressure.
Describe the pressure and density in the low pressure area.
The region of low pressure area in the medium is called compression.
Define the region of low pressure area in the medium.
The region of low pressure area in a sound wave is called _____.
Density of particles in a given medium is proportional to the pressure.
Differentiate between the high pressure and low pressure area in a medium.
The region of high pressure area in the medium is called rarefaction.
Define the region of high pressure area in the medium.
The region of high pressure area in a sound wave is called _____.
Name the characteristic which helps us distinguish between a man's voice and a woman's voice, even without seeing them.
A _____ source can produce sound.
(Choose from: rotating/vibrating)
Which property cannot be transferred by a wave?
Here are four statements about the difference between the light waves we see and the sound waves we hear. Which of the following statements is true?
