Oscillation and Wavelength Concepts
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What does wavelength represent in the context of waves?

  • The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs (correct)
  • The distance travelled by the wave in a given time
  • Number of crests and troughs passing a point in one second
  • The maximum displacement of a particle

    • How is frequency of a sound wave defined?

  • The maximum displacement of a particle from its mean position
  • The number of oscillations made by a particle in one second (correct)
  • The time taken to complete one oscillation
  • The distance travelled by the wave in a given time

    • What is the SI unit of wavelength?

  • Second
  • Hertz
  • Newton
  • Metre (correct)

    • Which of the following best describes amplitude?

    <p>Maximum displacement of a particle from its mean position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time period of an oscillation?

    <p>Time taken to complete one oscillation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between monophonic music and polyphonic music?

    <p>Monophonic music is composed in simple tones, while polyphonic music is a mixture of pure tones played together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sound is described as monotone?

    <p>'A tone with pressure variation described by a single frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the intensity or loudness of sound?

    <p>The loudness of sound is the degree of sensation produced in the ear, while intensity is the amount of vibrational energy per unit area per second.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does pitch or shrillness relate to frequency in sound?

    <p>High pitch corresponds to high frequency, while low pitch corresponds to low frequency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines quality or timbre of a sound?

    <p>Quality or timbre distinguishes between sounds even if they have the same intensity and pitch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is intensity related to loudness in pure tones with increasing frequency?

    <p>Loudness increases with increasing frequency, but intensity decreases with increasing frequency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes monophonic music from polyphonic music in terms of composition?

    <p>Polyphonic music involves a mixture of pure tones played together, while monophonic music contains simple tones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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