Propagation of Sound
Propagation of Sound: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Compression, Low Pressure Area, Rarefaction, High Pressure Area and, Medium of Propagation
Important Questions on Propagation of Sound

Explain briefly about speed of longitudinal waves (speed of sound).


A mosquito produces a sound of high pitch. Justify the statement.


"Ear is divided into three parts". Is it correct? Explain.

Explain the structure of human ear and its functions.

Explain about the functions of three different parts of the ear. Draw the figure also.


Which of the following cannot travel through vacuum?

Choose the correct answer.
Sound can travel through

State whether given statement is True or False
Sound waves travel faster in air than in water.

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.

Softness of a sound can be determined by _____.

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.
