Practice Speed of a Longitudinal Wave (Speed of Sound) - 14.4.2 | 14. WAVES | CBSE 11 Physics Part 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a longitudinal wave?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how a slinky moves.

Question 2

Easy

What affects the speed of sound in a medium?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider properties of solids vs. gases.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

How does the bulk modulus affect the speed of sound?

  • Increases speed
  • Decreases speed
  • No effect

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember, the relationship is v = √(B/ρ).

Question 2

True or False: The speed of sound is faster in air than in water.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the properties of each medium.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the speed of sound in a gas with a bulk modulus of 1.4 Γ— 10⁡ Pa and density of 1.2 kg/mΒ³.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the speed of sound formula directly.

Question 2

If the speed of sound in a particular metal is 5000 m/s, and the density is 8000 kg/mΒ³, what is its bulk modulus?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember to square the speed before multiplying by density.

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