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SOUND MCQs

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Question 21. What is the speed of sound in vacuum?
  1.    330 ms−1
  2.    3×108 ms−1
  3.    0 ms−1
  4.    250 ms−1
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 0 ms−1
:
C
Sound wave is a mechanical wave which requires a medium for its propagation. It cannot travel through vacuum. Hence, the speed of sound is zero in vacuum.
Question 22. Sound can travel through _____________.
  1.     gases only
  2.    vacuum
  3.    liquids and gases only
  4.    solids, liquids and gases
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> solids, liquids and gases
:
D
A mechanical wave requires medium to propagate. Hence, itis not capable of transmitting its energy through vacuum.
A sound wave is an example of mechanical wave.
It can propagate through all the three mediums solids, liquids and gases.However, it is incapable of travelling throughvacuum.
Question 23. The ____ of a sound wave is expressed in hertz (Hz).
  1.    frequency
  2.    amplitude
  3.    wavelength
  4.    time period
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> frequency
:
A
The frequency of a sound wave is expressed in hertz (Hz). Amplitude and wavelength are measured in metre(m). Time period is measured in second (s).
Question 24. Very loud music can be considered as noise.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    liquids and gases only
  4.    solids, liquids and gases
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
Very loud music causes discomfort and candamage theears. Hence, it can be considered as noise.
Question 25. Vocal cords are present in ___.
  1.    oesophagus
  2.    larynx
  3.    ear drum
  4.    pharynx
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> larynx
:
B
Vocal cords are present in the larynx. It is also called as voice box. Their vibration is responsible for the production of sound in humans.
Question 26.


Two sound waves - A and B are travelling in air. If wave A has a time period of 2 s and an amplitude of 3 cm and wave B has a time period of 3 s and an amplitude of 11 cm, which of the following statements are correct?


  1.     Wave A is louder than wave B.
  2.     Wave B has a lower pitch than wave A.
  3.     Wave A has a lower pitch than wave B.
  4.     Wave B is louder than wave A.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Wave B has a lower pitch than wave A.
:
B and D
The pitch of a sound depends on its frequency. Higher the pitch, higher the frequency. Also, frequency is equal to the inverse of time period. So, if the time period of a wave is more, it means its frequency is less, and hence it also has a lower pitch. So, wave B has a lower pitch than wave A.
Loudness depends on the amplitude. Larger the amplitude, louder is the sound. So, wave B is louder than wave A.
Question 27.


Sound can travel through _____________.


  1.      gases only
  2.     vacuum
  3.     liquids and gases only
  4.     solids, liquids and gases
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> solids, liquids and gases
:
D

A mechanical wave requires medium to propagate. Hence, it is not capable of transmitting its energy through vacuum.
A sound wave is an example of mechanical wave.
It can propagate through all the three mediums solids, liquids and gases. However, it is incapable of travelling through vacuum.


Question 28.


The time taken for 10 oscillations is 1 s. The frequency of the wave is:


  1.     10 Hz
  2.     110 Hz
  3.     20 Hz
  4.     120 Hz
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 10 Hz
:
A

Here, total number of oscillations = 10
Total time taken = 1 s
Hence, time taken for 1 oscillation = 110 s
The time required to complete one oscillation is known as time period (T).
Now, frequency, f=1T = 10 Hz


Question 29.


The ____ of a sound wave is expressed in hertz (Hz).


  1.     frequency
  2.     amplitude
  3.     wavelength
  4.     time period
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> frequency
:
A

The frequency of a sound wave is expressed in hertz (Hz). Amplitude and wavelength are measured in metre (m). Time period is measured in second (s).


Question 30.


What is the speed of sound in vacuum?


  1.     330 ms1
  2.     3×108 ms1
  3.     0 ms1
  4.     250 ms1
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 0 ms1
:
C
Sound wave is a mechanical wave which requires a medium for its propagation. It cannot travel through vacuum. Hence, the speed of sound is zero in vacuum.

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