CLASS: 9 (PHYSICS) SOUND Time : 45 min
1. When the vibrating object moves backwards, it creates a region of low pressure
called
(a) Refraction. (b) Reflection
(c) Rarefaction. (d) Retardation
2. Mexican wave in a stadium is an example of
(a) Longitudinal waves. (b) Transverse Waves
(c) Electromagnetic Wave. (d) None of the option
3. Sound waves in air is an example of
(a) Longitudinal waves. (b) Transverse Waves
(c) Electromagnetic Wave. (d) None of the option
4. The distance which compression or rarefaction travels per unit of time gives
(a) The density of sound wave. (b) Speed of sound
(c) Wavelength of sound. (d) Frequency of sound
5. The phenomenon where a sound produced is heard again due to reflection is
called
(a) Sound bounce. (b) Mirage
(c) An echo. (d) Interference
6. The frequency of a sound wave determines its:
(a) Loudness. (b) Speed
(c) Wavelength. (d) Pitch
7. The SI unit of sound intensity is:
(a) Decibel. (b) Hertz
(c) Pascal. (d) Watt per square meter
8. On increasing the temperature, the speed of sound in air:
(a) Increases (b) Decreases
(c) Does not change (d) First increases then decreases
9. The part of the ear, that is filled with a liquid is the
(a) Eardrum. (b) Ear canal
(c) Anvil. (d) Cochlea
10. The name of the short duration wave is
(a) Pitch. (b) Pulse
(c) Compression. (d) Wavelength
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CLASS: 9 (PHYSICS) SOUND Time : 45 min
SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1. Define longitudinal waves and give examples of it.
2. Write the name of sound having a frequency of [Link] one application
of this type of sound.
3. A ship at rest is sending ultrasonic sound waves to detect a shoal of fish. If
the time gap between the signal sent from the ship and received (reflected
signal) is 0.5 s, then find the distance of the shoal of fish from the ship.
(Velocity of sound in water is 1400 m/s)
4. The wavelength of vibrations produced on the surface of water is 2cm. If the
wave velocity is 16m/s. Find its frequency and time period.
5. A ball is dropped into a pond from a height of 44.1m. The splash of sound is
heard 3.13sec after the ball is dropped. Determine the velocity of sound in air.
6. A source of longitudinal wave vibrates 640 times in 2 [Link] the velocity
of the wave in air is 340m/s. Find its wavelength?
7. A sound wave of wavelength 0.332m has a time period of 10 -3 s. If the
time period is decreased to 10 -4 s, Calculate the wavelength and frequency
of new wave.
8. A person makes a loud sound and hears the echo of this sound 1.2 s later.
Calculate how far the person is from the object causing the echo. Assume
speed of sound is 332 m/s.
9. Mention three medical uses of ultrasound.
10. Mention the properties of ultrasound that make it useful.
11. A child watching Dussehra celebrations from a distance sees the effigy of
Ravana burst into flames and hears the explosion associated with it 2 s after
that. How far was he from the effigy of the speed of sound in air that night was
335 m/s.
Note: Answer any 10 subjective questions
