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PHYSICS CH8 Sound question types

117 questions across 8 question groups — pick any mix to generate a Science paper with step-by-step answer keys.

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PHYSICS CH8 Sound questions

One sample from each question group in this chapter. Select any group above to see the full set with answer keys.

Q 2MCQ1 Mark
The maximum speed of vibrations which produces audible sound will be in ______.

  • seawater

  • ground glass

  • dry air

  • Human blood

  • A
    seawater
  • B
    ground glass
  • C
    dry air
  • D
    Human blood
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Q 3MCQ1 Mark
A musical instrument is producing continuous note. This note cannot be heard by a person having a normal hearing range. This note must then be passing through ______.
  • A
    wax
  • B
    vacuum
  • C
    water
  • D
    empty vessel
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Q 4MCQ1 Mark
Sound travels in air:
  • A
    if there is no moisture in the atmosphere.
  • B
    if particles of medium travel from one place to another.
  • C
    if both particles as well as disturbance move from one place to another.
  • D
    if disturbance moves.
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Q 5MCQ1 Mark
Which of the following vibrates when a musical note is produced by the cymbals in a orchestra?
  • A
    stretched strings
  • B
    stretched membranes
  • C
    air columns
  • D
    metal plates
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Assertion : Human beings Cannot hear infrasonic sound.
Reason : Sound with frequency less than 20 Hz is called infrasonic sound.  
  • If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • D
    If assertion is false but reason is true.

Answer: A.

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Numerical problem.

A stone is dropped from the top of a tower 750 m high into a pond of water at the base of the tower. Calculate the number of seconds for the splash to be heard? (Given g = 10 m s–2 and speed of sound = 340 m s–1)

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Match the following.
1. Tuning fork The point where density of air is maximum
2. Sound Maximum displacement from the equilibrium position.
3. Compressions The sound whose frequency is greater than 20,000 Hz.
4. Amplitude Longitudinal wave.
5. Ultasonics Production of sound.
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1. Cochleaa) Amplification of vibrations
2. Pinnab) Electrical signals to the brain
3. Ear bonesc) Pressure variations to an electrical signal
4. Auditory nerved) Collection of sound
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