Short Answer Type Questions

Author:Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur

Lakhmir Singh Physics Solutions for Exercise - Short Answer Type Questions

Simple step-by-step solutions to Short Answer Type Questions questions of Sound from Science for Ninth Class Part 1 Physics. Also get 3D topic explainers, cheat sheets, and unlimited doubts solving on EMBIBE.

Questions from Short Answer Type Questions with Hints & Solutions

EASY
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Are sound waves longitudinal or transverse?

EASY
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Which object is vibrating when the following sounds are produced?

The sound of a tabla.

EASY
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Which object is vibrating when the following sounds are produced?

The sound of a tuning fork.

EASY
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Which object is vibrating when the following sounds are produced?

The buzzing of a bee or mosquito.

EASY
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Which object is vibrating when the following sounds are produced?

The sound of a flute.

EASY
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Explain why a ringing bell suspended in a vacuum chamber cannot be heard outside?

EASY
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT

The frequency of the sound emitted by the loudspeaker is 1020 Hz. Calculate the wavelength of the sound wave in the air in cm where its velocity is 340 ms-1.

MEDIUM
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT

What is the difference between a compression and rarefaction in a sound wave? Illustrate your answer with a sketch.