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School Physics Quiz : Sound


Answer the following questions based on sound.

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1.

The repetition of sound which is reflected from an object is referred to as _______.

  the amplitude

  an echo

  the pitch

  Half-n-half Clue
 

2.

A _______ note is the lowest note obtained on blowing gently across the top of a test-tube.

  fundamental

  overtone

  harmonic

  Half-n-half Clue
 

3.

Ultrasonic vibrations are used in medicine for imaging internal organs of the human body.

  True

  False

 

4.

The lower limit of frequency that can be heard by the average human is about

  2 Hz

  20 Hz

  200 Hz

  2000 Hz

  Half-n-half Clue
 

5.

Sound can travel through vacuum.

  True

  False

 

6.

An airtight bell-jar is inverted on a platform connected to a vacuum pump. An electric bell fitted into the jar is operated but its sound cannot be heard. This is because sound cannot travel through _______.

  air

  glass

  vacuum

  Half-n-half Clue
 

7.

Echoes are caused by _______ of sound.

  refraction

  reflection

  rarefaction

  Half-n-half Clue
 


 
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