Reflection of Sound
Reflection of Sound: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Echo, Reverberation, Reflection of Sound, Uses of Multiple Reflection of Sound, Multiple Reflection of Sound, Relation between Echo and Reverberation and, Laws for Reflection of Sound
Important Questions on Reflection of Sound
Which property of sound is made use of in designing sound proof chambers?

Describe the relation between echo and reverberation.

A reflection of sound, arriving at the listener in less than after the direct sound is called reverberation.

A reflection of sound, arriving at the listener in more than after the direct sound is called a reverberation.


Echo is a reflected sound, reaches our ear, after direct sound in

The sound heard after reflection from a rigid surface is called echo.

What do you mean by reflection of sound waves ? State the laws of reflection.

A reflection of sound, arriving at the listener in less than after the direct sound is called _____.

A reflection of sound, arriving at the listener in less than after the direct sound is called _____.

The minimum distance required to hear a distinct echo from the source of sound is _____ metre.

The minimum distance between the source of sound and the obstacle for one to be able to hear an echo is _____ meters.

The persistence of sound due to its multiple reflections is called _____(reverberation/timbre).

Repetition of sound due to its reflection is called _____.

State and derive a condition for echo to be heard. Explain how bats catch their prey.

State the laws of reflection of sound. Draw diagram of experimental set up used to verify them.

Define echo. An echo is heard after . Find the distance of reflecting surface from the source given that speed of sound is .

Give reasons : Ceiling of concert halls are made curved.


