Sound

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Science Solutions from Chapter -1 - Sound

This chapter comprises the details of loudness, pitch and quality of sound. It describes the musical instruments which include wind instruments, stringed instruments and the percussion instruments. We will also learn about the unit of loudness.

Practice Other Topics from Sound

Science>Physics>Sound>Sound: Production and Sources

This topic discusses the production of sound. It highlights the different sources of sound with examples. It explains how the vibrating tuning fork produces sound. It also guides us to observe the result of vibrating tuning fork dipped in water.

Science>Physics>Sound>Propagation of Sound

Sound is produced by vibrating objects. Here, we will study about the types of materials or substances required for the transmission of sound. It discusses characteristics of sound waves and also mentions the speed of sound in different mediums.

Science>Physics>Sound>Important Terms Related to a Wave

In this topic, some terms related to sounds are explained in detail such as vibration, wavelength, amplitude, time period, and frequency. It also highlights notations and units of wavelength, time period, and frequency.

Science>Physics>Sound>Range of Hearing, Infrasound and Ultrasound

This topic discusses the range of hearing for humans. It explains the classification of sound waves on the basis of their frequency. It briefs on infrasound and ultrasound and lists some animals which use infrasound and ultrasound for communication.

Science>Physics>Sound>Characteristics of Sound

The chapter enhances our knowledge related to the properties of sound. It also explains how sound can be classified into the reflection of sound, echo, free or natural vibrations, damped and forced vibrations, and resonance.

Science>Physics>Sound>Music and Noise

The topic will explain the loudness, pitch and intensity of the sound that can be used to classify the sound wave into music.

Science>Physics>Sound>Speed of Sound

This topic helps us understand the speed of sound. It highlights the estimation of the speed of sound in the air. It also explains the speed of sound in different mediums such as solid, liquid, and gas.

Science>Physics>Sound>Reflection and Absorption of Sound

In this topic, the concepts related to the reflection of sound and its use in the making of a megaphone are discussed. It also highlights some examples that absorb sound such as clothes and papers which are called good absorbers.