Sound Needs a Medium for Propagation

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Sound Needs a Medium for Propagation: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Propagation of Sound in Solids, Sound Propagates through Liquids, Sound Propagates through Gases & Vacuum etc.

Important Questions on Sound Needs a Medium for Propagation

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Sound travels faster in _____ air.

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Sound cannot be heard by us when it is produced by a 

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Sound cannot travel through a -

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Sound can travel through

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State the factors on which the speed of sound depends.

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A source of wave produces 40 crests and 40 troughs in 0.4 seconds, then the frequency of the wave is

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If 20 waves are produced per second, then its frequency in Hz is

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When a vibrating object moves forward, it pushes the air in front of it creating a region of high pressure. This phenomenon is called_____.

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A baby recognizes her mother by her voice. Name the characteristic of sound involved.

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In which medium does sound travel faster?

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How does sound transmit in solids, liquids and gases? Explain it.

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Speed of sound at 0°C in air is

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Sound will travel slower through an iron bar than an atmosphere of nitrogen.

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Sound can travel in vacuum also.

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Sound can travel only in vacuum.

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Sound cannot travel in _____.

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In which medium sound travels the lowest?

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Can sound travel through vacuum?