Unit 13: Sound — Mcqs

10th Class Physics · Unit 13: Sound

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Multiple Choice Questions Exercise

1.What is required for the production of sound?
2.An echo is produced due to:
3.An example of a longitudinal wave is:
4.In which medium does sound travel the fastest?
5.What is the approximate speed of sound in air?
6.Why is acoustic protection important in building design?
7.For a normal person, the audible frequency range for sound waves lies between:

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Sound Production and Propagation

1.Sound is produced by:
2.Sound waves are classified as:
3.To travel from one place to another, sound requires:
4.The experiment that demonstrates sound cannot travel in a vacuum uses a:

Speed of Sound

5.In which medium does sound travel the fastest?
6.The approximate speed of sound in air at room temperature is:
7.The formula relating speed (v), frequency (f), and wavelength (λ) of a sound wave is:
8.Which factor does NOT affect the speed of sound in air?

Characteristics of Sound: Loudness, Pitch, and Timbre

9.The characteristic of sound that distinguishes a loud sound from a faint one is:
10.The loudness of sound depends on the:
11.A sound with a high frequency is perceived as having a:
12.The unique quality of sound that allows us to distinguish between a violin and a flute playing the same note is called:

Reflection of Sound (Echo)

13.An echo is caused by the __________ of sound waves.
14.For a distinct echo to be heard, the reflecting surface must be at least __________ away from the source.
15.Bats use echoes to navigate and hunt. This process is known as:

Audible Frequency, Infrasound, and Ultrasound

16.The range of frequencies audible to a normal human ear is:
17.Sound waves with a frequency above 20,000 Hz are called:
18.Which animal is known to use infrasound for long-distance communication?
19.In medical imaging, ultrasound is used for:

Refraction and Diffraction of Sound

20.The bending of sound waves when they pass from one medium to another is called:
21.Sound waves can bend around obstacles. This phenomenon is known as:
22.On a cool morning, sound seems to travel farther because of:

Acoustics of Buildings

23.In auditorium design, soft and porous materials are used to:
24.The repeated reflection of sound that persists in a hall is called:
25.Curved ceilings in concert halls are often used to: