Practice Speed of Sound - 2.7 | 2. Basics of Fluid Mechanics- 1 (Contnd.) | Hydraulic Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is speed of sound?

💡 Hint: Think about how quickly you hear thunder after you see lightning.

Question 2

Easy

What is bulk modulus?

💡 Hint: Consider how hard or soft a balloon feels when you squeeze it.

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Question 1

What is the formula for calculating the speed of sound in a medium?

  • c = √(E/ρ)
  • c = E/ρ
  • c = ρ/E

💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between pressure, volume, and sound.

Question 2

True or False: The speed of sound is faster in gases than in liquids.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how you hear sounds underwater.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the speed of sound if the bulk modulus of a fluid is 4.0 x 10^9 N/m² and its density is 1.0 kg/m³.

💡 Hint: Break down the units in the formula to ensure they’re consistent.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of compressibility in the context of sound transmission in gases versus solids.

💡 Hint: Consider different everyday experiences with sound in various materials.

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