Practice Characteristics of Sound - 3 | Chapter 7 : Sound | ICSE Class 8 Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What unit measures frequency?

💡 Hint: Think of the term 'Hertz.'

Question 2

Easy

What is the safe dB range for human hearing?

💡 Hint: Remember, exposure above 85 dB can be harmful.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the term frequency refer to?

  • Sound intensity
  • Vibrations per second
  • Volume level

💡 Hint: Think about how often something moves in a second.

Question 2

True or False: Sound can travel in a vacuum.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the need for particles to transmit vibrations.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a musician plays an instrument at 440 Hz, and you are 100 meters away, calculate how long it takes for the sound to reach you, assuming it travels at 343 m/s.

💡 Hint: Use the speed formula distance equals speed times time.

Question 2

Consider an environment where sounds are consistently above 85 dB. Discuss the potential effects on both health and community noise levels.

💡 Hint: Think about both physiological and social impacts.

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