Q1. Which type of sound wave has frequency higher than 20,000 hertz?
(a) Infrasonic waves
(b) Ultrasonic waves
(c) Audible waves
(d) Transverse waves
Q2. Sound cannot travel through:
(a) Air
(b) Water
(c) Vacuum
(d) Steel
Q3. Which one is the correct relation between wave velocity (V), frequency (f), and wavelength (λ)?
(a) V = f + λ
(b) V = f ÷ λ
(c) V = f × λ
(d) V = λ ÷ f
Q4. The repetition of sound due to reflection from a surface is called:
(a) Refraction
(b) Echo
(c) Resonance
(d) Diffraction
Q5. Loudness of sound mainly depends on:
(a) Frequency of sound
(b) Amplitude of vibration
(c) Wavelength of sound
(d) Speed of sound
Q6. What is the difference between infrasonic, audible and ultrasonic sounds?
Q7. What are longitudinal waves? Give one example in daily life.
Q8. State the condition required to hear a distinct echo.
Q9. What is resonance? Give one example.
Q10. How can dolphins or fishermen use ultrasonic sound?
Q11. A boy shouts near a tall wall and hears the echo after 0.5 seconds. If the speed of sound in air is 340 metres per second, find the distance of the wall from the boy.
Q12. Explain the differences between free vibrations, damped vibrations and forced vibrations with one example of each.
Q13. A simple pendulum swings back and forth producing sound. Explain how energy changes during its motion.
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