Sound Waves in Physics: Multiple Choice Questions and Answers, Schemes and Mind Maps of Physics

Multiple choice questions and answers related to the topic of sound waves in physics. It covers various aspects such as production of sound, propagation, compressions and rarefactions, and the effect of temperature on the speed of sound.

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Chapter 17
Sound in Physics
MCQ 1: Sound is produced due to
A. friction
B. circulation
C. vibration
D. refraction
MCQ 2: Sound passes from one place to another in the form of
A. rays
B. waves
C. energy
D. light
MCQ 3: In which of the following, the speed of sound is least?
A. Air
B. Liquid
C. Solid
D. Vacuum
MCQ 4: Sound waves have
A. Amplitude only
B. Frequency and wavelength only
C. Amplitude, frequency and wavelength
D. Amplitude and wavelength only
MCQ 5: Compressions are formed where air pressure is
A. higher
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Chapter 17

Sound in Physics

MCQ 1: Sound is produced due to A. friction B. circulation C. vibration D. refraction MCQ 2: Sound passes from one place to another in the form of A. rays B. waves C. energy D. light MCQ 3: In which of the following, the speed of sound is least? A. Air B. Liquid C. Solid D. Vacuum MCQ 4: Sound waves have A. Amplitude only B. Frequency and wavelength only C. Amplitude, frequency and wavelength D. Amplitude and wavelength only MCQ 5: Compressions are formed where air pressure is A. higher

B. lower C. normal D. zero MCQ 6: Sound waves include A. troughs and crests B. compressions and crests C. troughs and rarefactions D. compressions and rarefactions MCQ 7: Rarefactions are formed where air pressure is A. higher B. lower C. normal D. zero MCQ 8: Sound waves can pass through A. vacuum B. air only C. air and other states of matter D. vacuum and other states of matter MCQ 9: In which of the following, the speed of sound is greatest? A. Air B. Liquid C. Solid D. Vacuum MCQ 10: Distance between two consecutive compressions and rarefactions is termed as

A. same speed in different mediums B. different speed in same mediums C. different speed in different mediums D. highest speed in vacuum MCQ 16: If the temperature increases, the speed of sound A. also increases B. decreases C. remains same D. may increase or decrease Answers:

  1. C
  2. B
  3. A
  4. C
  5. A
  6. D
  7. B
  8. C
  9. C
  10. C
  11. C
  12. C
  13. B
  14. B
  15. C
  16. A