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What is the speed of sound in air?

  • 1284 m/s
  • 316 m/s
  • 346 m/s (correct)
  • 965 m/s

Which material has the highest speed of sound listed?

  • Hydrogen
  • Steel (correct)
  • Water (Sea)
  • Sulphur Dioxide

What is the minimum time interval required to hear a distinct echo?

  • 1 s
  • 2 s
  • 0.5 s
  • 0.1 s (correct)

What is the purpose of lifting the pipe vertically in the experiment described in the text?

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Why does the sound persist in our brain for about 0.1 s?

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What is an echo?

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If the time taken for hearing the echo is 4 s, what is the distance of the cliff from the person?

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Which of the following materials would be suitable for creating an echo?

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What is the region of high pressure created by a vibrating object called?

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Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between the vibrating object and the sound wave?

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What is the relationship between pressure and the number of particles in a medium?

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Which of the following is not a medium through which sound can travel?

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What is the primary factor that determines the loudness of a sound?

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What is the function of a rarefaction in a sound wave?

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Which of these is NOT an example of a vibrating object producing sound?

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Which of the following is a correct description of how sound travels through a medium?

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Which of the following animals use infrasound for communication?

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What is the frequency range of ultrasound?

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How do moths detect the presence of bats?

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What is infrasound?

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What is the purpose of using ultrasound in the construction of structures?

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Which of these animals uses ultrasound for communication?

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How do earthquakes potentially alert animals?

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What is the primary function of a hearing aid?

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What is the benefit of using ultrasound for cleaning compared to traditional cleaning methods?

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How do ultrasonic waves help detect cracks and flaws in metal blocks?

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Which of these applications of ultrasound is NOT mentioned in the text?

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Why is echocardiography an effective method for imaging the heart?

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How are ultrasonic waves used to detect abnormalities in internal organs?

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Explain why ordinary sound waves are ineffective for creating images of internal organs.

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Which of these is NOT an advantage of using ultrasound for medical imaging?

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Which of the following is a typical application for ultrasound in industry?

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What is the main reason for using sound-absorbing materials in auditoriums?

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Why are the ceilings of concert halls often curved?

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What is the function of a soundboard in a large hall?

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Which of the following is NOT a common sound-absorbing material used in auditoriums?

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What is the range of human hearing?

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What does the term "infrasound" refer to?

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Which of the following instruments uses multiple reflections of sound?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sound waves that are audible to humans?

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What is the main function of the amplifier in a hearing aid?

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using ultrasound in medical imaging?

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How do ultrasonic waves assist in cleaning intricate parts?

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Why is echocardiography a valuable tool for heart health assessment?

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What is the key advantage of using ultrasound over conventional sound waves for detecting flaws in metal blocks?

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Which of the following scenarios would NOT be suitable for using ultrasound cleaning?

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Why can't ordinary sound waves be used for detecting flaws in metal blocks?

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What is the primary function of the speaker in a hearing aid?

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Flashcards

Speed of Sound in Air

The speed of sound in air is approximately 346 m/s.

Echo

An echo is the reflection of sound that arrives later after the original sound.

Time for Distinct Echo

To hear a distinct echo, the time interval must be at least 0.1 seconds.

Angle of Incidence

The angle between the incoming sound wave and the normal line at the surface.

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Angle of Reflection

The angle between the reflected sound wave and the normal line at the surface.

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Speed of Sound in Water (Sea)

The speed of sound in seawater is approximately 1531 m/s.

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Speed of Sound in Steel

The speed of sound in steel is approximately 5960 m/s.

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Sensation Persistence of Sound

The sensation of sound persists in our brain for about 0.1 seconds.

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Infrasound

Sound waves with frequencies below 20 Hz, inaudible to humans.

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Ultrasound

Sound waves with frequencies above 20 kHz, also inaudible to humans.

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Animal Communication

Many animals use infrasound or ultrasound to communicate.

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Earthquake Signs

Animals can sense infrasound produced by earthquakes before they occur.

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Bats and Sonic Detection

Bats produce ultrasonic sounds to navigate and hunt.

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Hearing Aid

An electronic device for individuals with hearing loss to amplify sound.

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Moths and Ultrasound

Certain moths can hear ultrasonic squeaks from bats to avoid capture.

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Ultrasonic Testing

Using ultrasound to identify defects in materials by transmitting waves.

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Sound Production

Sound is produced by vibrations in vocal cords or similar objects.

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Medium for Sound

A medium is a substance through which sound travels; it can be solid, liquid, or gas.

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Compression

Compression is a region of high pressure in a sound wave where particles are close together.

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Rarefaction

Rarefaction is a region of low pressure in a sound wave where particles are spread apart.

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Sound Wave

A sound wave consists of alternating compressions and rarefactions traveling through a medium.

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Vibrating Objects

Sound is produced when objects vibrate, causing nearby air particles to vibrate as well.

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Pressure and Sound

Pressure in sound waves relates to the number of particles in a given volume of the medium.

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Sound Propagation

Sound moves through a medium from the point of generation to the listener's ears.

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Microphone Function

Converts sound waves into electrical signals.

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Amplifier Role

Boosts electrical signals for clearer sound.

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Speaker Function

Converts amplified electrical signals back to sound.

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Audible Range

The range of sound frequencies humans can hear.

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Echocardiography

A technique that uses ultrasound to create heart images.

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Ultrasonic Waves

High frequency sound waves used for imaging and cleaning.

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Ultrasound Scanner

Device using ultrasonic waves to create internal body images.

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Cleaning with Ultrasound

Uses ultrasonic waves to remove dirt from hard-to-reach places.

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Ultrasonic Cleaning

Process using ultrasound to remove dirt from intricate objects.

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Applications of Ultrasound

Use of high frequency sound in industries and medicine.

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Detection of Flaws

Ultrasound can identify cracks in metals through sound reflection.

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Tissue Density

Ultrasound reflects off regions where there is a change in tissue structure.

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Medical Imaging

The use of ultrasound to examine internal organs like liver and kidneys.

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Sound Absorbent Materials

Materials used to reduce reverberation in spaces like auditoriums.

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Megaphone

A device that amplifies sound by directing sound waves forward.

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Stethoscope

A medical instrument for listening to internal sounds of the body.

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Curved Ceilings

Ceilings in concert halls designed to reflect sound evenly.

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Audible Range of Sound

Frequency range of sound that humans can hear, 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.

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Infrasonic Sound

Sounds below 20 Hz, inaudible to humans but heard by some animals.

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Reflection of Sound

Bouncing back of sound waves after hitting a surface.

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Soundboard

A structure used to enhance sound projection in halls.

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Study Notes

Sound

  • Sound is a form of energy that creates a sensation of hearing in the ears.
  • Various sources produce sound, such as humans, birds, bells, machines, vehicles, televisions, and radios.
  • Sound can be produced by vibrating objects, and these vibrations create a disturbance in the medium.
  • The medium can be a solid, liquid, or gas.
  • The particles in the medium transmit the disturbance. The particles do not travel to the ear.

Production of Sound

  • Sound is produced by vibrating objects.
  • Striking a tuning fork creates vibrations and produces sound.
  • Touching one prong of a vibrating tuning fork to the water surface shows vibrations.
  • When a tuning fork is used to touch a suspended table-tennis ball, the ball moves because of the tuning fork's vibrations.
  • Vibrations in objects result in sound.

Propagation of Sound

  • Sound propagates through a medium.
  • The medium is the material (solid, liquid, or gas) through which sound travels.
  • When an object vibrates, it sets neighbouring particles into motion.
  • This motion continues through the medium, producing a wave that carries the sound.
  • The sound waves transmit as series of compressions and rarefactions.

Characteristics of Sound Waves

  • Frequency: The number of vibrations per unit time. Measured in Hertz (Hz). Higher frequency means a higher pitch.

  • Amplitude: The maximum disturbance in the medium. Higher amplitude means louder sound. Measured in m, or other relevant units.

  • Wavelength: The distance between two consecutive compressions or rarefactions. It is inversely proportional to frequency. Measured in meters (m).

  • Speed: The speed of sound depends on the medium and temperature. It is usually denoted with a 'v'

Speed of Sound in Different Media

  • Sound travels at different speeds in different materials.
  • Solids generally have faster sound transmission rates (greater speeds of sound).
  • A table shows the speed of sound in various materials at 25 °C.

Reflection of Sound

  • Sound reflects off surfaces like a rubber ball hitting a wall.

  • The law of reflection applies to sound waves.

  • This principle is used in instruments like mega phones or horns.

  • Echoes occur when sound reflects off a surface and returns to the listener.

  • The minimum distance of the obstacle from the source is half the sound's speed multiplied by the time taken for reflection.

  • Reverberation is the persistence of sound in a large space due to multiple reflections.

Range of Hearing

  • Humans can hear sounds in the frequency range from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.
  • Frequencies above 20,000 Hz are called ultrasounds.
  • Frequencies below 20 Hz are called infrasound.
  • Animals can hear above and below this range.

Applications of Ultrasound

  • Used for cleaning hard-to-reach places.
  • Detecting cracks or flaws in materials.
  • Creating images of internal organs in medical imaging techniques (e.g., echocardiography).

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