7. Sound
Sound is a form of energy produced by vibrating objects and requires a material medium for propagation. It travels faster in solids than in liquids, and faster in liquids than in gases. Key concepts such as wavelengths, frequency, amplitude, and the speed of sound are explored, along with the phenomena of reflection (echo) and reverberation. The chapter concludes with various applications of sound, including sonar and medical imaging.
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What we have learnt
- Sound is produced by vibrating objects and cannot travel through a vacuum.
- Sound waves are mechanical longitudinal waves consisting of compressions and rarefactions.
- There are audible and inaudible ranges of sound, with specific applications in technology and medicine.
Key Concepts
- -- Sound Waves
- Mechanical longitudinal waves produced by the vibration of objects, consisting of compressions and rarefactions.
- -- Frequency
- The number of vibrations per second, measured in hertz (Hz).
- -- Wavelength
- The distance between two consecutive compressions or rarefactions in a sound wave.
- -- Echo
- The reflected sound heard after it bounces off a surface.
- -- Reverberation
- The persistence of sound due to repeated reflections.
- -- Applications of Sound
- Various practical uses of sound, including in sonar, medical imaging, and telecommunications.
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