Practice Acoustic Waves - 5.2 | Non-Dispersive Transverse and Longitudinal Waves in 1D & Introduction to Dispersion | Physics-II(Optics & Waves)
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define acoustic waves.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how sound travels.

Question 2

Easy

What are compressions in acoustic waves?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Opposite of rarefactions.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What do acoustic waves travel through?

  • A vacuum
  • Solid
  • liquid
  • or gas
  • Only water

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider where sound can be heard.

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 air vs. water.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a material with a bulk modulus of 4 Γ— 10^9 Pa and a density of 500 kg/mΒ³, calculate the speed of sound and discuss how this would compare to air.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Plug values into the formula carefully.

Question 2

Consider a sound wave traveling through helium, which has a lower density than air. Discuss the implications for speed and what applications this has in voice technology.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the properties that lead to speed differences.

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