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Distinguish between loudness and intensity of sound.

Important Questions on Sound

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In which of the three media, air, water or iron, does sound travel the fastest at a particular temperature?

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An echo returned in 3 s. What is the distance of the reflecting surface from the source, given that the speed of sound is 342 m s-1?
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Why are the ceilings of concert halls curved?
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What is the audible range of the average human ear?
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What is the range of frequencies associated with infrasound?
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What is the range of frequencies associated with ultrasound?
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A submarine emits a sonar pulse, which returns from an underwater cliff in 1.02 s. If the speed of sound in salt water is 1531 m s-1, how far away is the cliff?
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What is sound and how is it produced?