Understanding Sound Location and Detection

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What role does sound play in our lives?

It helps us to communicate with one another

In the game of hide and seek, how is the blindfolded person able to guess which player is closest to them?

By listening to the footsteps

What variety of sounds do we hear in our surroundings?

A variety of sounds including natural and man-made sounds

How is sound produced?

By vibrating objects

How does sound travel from one place to another?

Through vibrations in the air

Why are some sounds louder than others?

Because they have more energy

What is the term for the to and fro or back and forth motion of an object?

Vibration

What happens when a tightly stretched band is plucked and then stops vibrating?

It vibrates and produces sound

In Activity 10.3, what change is observed on the surface of water when the dish is held after striking?

Waves appear

Which musical instrument has a vibrating stretched string as its vibrating part?

Veena

What part of the human body is responsible for producing sound?

Voice Box

What is used to make a musical instrument called ektara in Activity 10.4?

Hollow coconut shell

What type of motion produces sound in humans?

Speaking loudly or singing

What is the term used for the part of a musical instrument that vibrates and produces sound?

Resonator

Explore the concept of sound localization and how humans use it to detect the location of objects or individuals. Learn about the role of sound in everyday activities and games like hide and seek, where participants rely on auditory cues to determine proximity.

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