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Question

Which of the following is correct?

I. Sound is a mechanical wave

II. Sound wave does not need any medium to propagate

The correct answer is

Only I

Explanation:

  • The sound wave is a longitudinal mechanical wave.
  • The audible sound wave has the frequency of 20 Hz -20000 Hz whereas infrasonic waves have the frequency less than 20 Hz. 
  • The ultrasonic waves have a frequency of more than 20000 Hz. 
  • Longitudinal waves are such that the displacement of the medium is in the direction of the propagation of the wave. E.g. sound wave, seismic P-Wave etc. 
  • A mechanical wave is such that it can transfer energy through a medium only. E.g. Jump rope waves, water waves etc. 

So, only statement I is correct.

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Important Questions from Wave

  1. At a particular temperature, sound propagates in ______ at the fastest speed .

  2. What is the frequency range of ultrasound?

  3. The atmospheric green house effect is produced mainly by the absorption and re-emission of:

  4. Which of the following are examples of electromagnetic waves?

    a. Television waves

    b. Ultraviolet rays

    c. X-rays

    d. Sun rays

  5. Sound waves having frequency less than 20 Hz are called ________ waves.

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