12 Questions
Which type of energy is mentioned in the text?
Sound energy
Which form of energy is not mentioned in the text?
Electrical energy
What type of wave carries sound energy?
Longitudinal wave
What is the main focus of the text?
Sound energy
What type of energy does sound represent?
Mechanical energy
What medium is required for the transmission of sound?
Liquid, solid, or gas
In which form does sound travel?
Longitudinal waves
What is the speed of sound in a vacuum?
$0 \ ms^{-1}$
Which device converts sound energy into electrical energy?
Microphone
What is the unit of measurement for the loudness of a sound?
Decibel
What property of a material affects the speed of sound?
Temperature
Which part of the ear collects and funnels sound waves into the ear canal?
Pinna
Study Notes
Energy and Sound
- Sound energy is a type of mechanical energy
- Electromagnetic energy is not mentioned in the text
Sound Waves
- Sound waves are a type of mechanical wave that carries sound energy
- Sound waves require a medium for transmission
Properties of Sound
- Sound travels in the form of pressure waves
- The speed of sound in a vacuum is 343 m/s
Sound Conversion
- A microphone is a device that converts sound energy into electrical energy
Measurement of Sound
- The loudness of a sound is measured in decibels (dB)
Material Properties
- The speed of sound is affected by the elasticity of a material
Human Ear
- The pinna (outer ear) collects and funnels sound waves into the ear canal
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