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Question

Please select the correct option for the assertion-reason statement. 

Assertion: The ceiling conference halls are made curved. 

Reason: Curved ceilings help the sound to spread evenly in the hall.

The correct answer is
Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

Assertion Analysis

The statement "The ceiling conference halls are made curved" is examined.

  • Conference halls and auditoriums often feature curved ceilings. This design choice is common in architectural acoustics to optimize sound reflection and distribution.
  • Therefore, the assertion is true.

Reason Analysis

The statement "Curved ceilings help the sound to spread evenly in the hall" is examined.

  • Curved surfaces are known to reflect sound waves. When strategically shaped, they can direct sound energy towards different parts of the audience area, promoting uniform sound distribution and reducing echo or dead spots.
  • This principle is fundamental in acoustic engineering for large spaces like conference halls.
  • Therefore, the reason is true.

Explanation Check

The relationship between the assertion and reason is evaluated.

  • The reason explains the purpose behind the design mentioned in the assertion. Curved ceilings are indeed used specifically because they facilitate even sound distribution.
  • Thus, the reason provides a correct explanation for the assertion.

Conclusion

Both the assertion and the reason are factually correct, and the reason accurately explains the assertion.

The correct option is: Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

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Important Questions from The Speed of Sound

  1. The speed of a longitudinal wave in a solid bar is given by v = √(X/ρ), where 'ρ' is density of the medium. What is the unknown term 'X'?

  2. At standard temperature and pressure, in which of the following media does sound propagate with the greatest speed?

  3. The velocity of sound in air is affected by change in the

    I. Moisture content of air

    II. Temperature of air

    III. Composition of air

    IV. Atmospheric pressure

    Choose the correct answer.

  4. Velocity of sound is maximum in:

  5. What is the relation between the frequency f, wavelength λ, and speed v of the sound?

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