Physics – Sound Waves

1. What is the relationship between the frequency and pitch of sound waves?

  1. Higher frequency corresponds to lower pitch
  2. Higher frequency corresponds to higher pitch
  3. Frequency and pitch are unrelated
  4. Higher frequency corresponds to louder sound
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Answer: Option B. Higher frequency corresponds to higher pitch

2. What is the distance between two consecutive compressions in a sound wave called?

  1. Wavelength
  2. Frequency
  3. Amplitude
  4. Velocity
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Answer: Option A. Wavelength

3. What is the magnitude of the maximum disturbance in the medium on either side of the mean value called?

  1. Frequency
  2. Wavelength
  3. Amplitude
  4. Velocity
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Answer: Option C. Amplitude

4. What is the term for the time interval between two successive compressions or rarefactions passing a fixed point in a sound wave?

  1. Time Period
  2. Wavelength
  3. Frequency
  4. Amplitude
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Answer: Option A. Time Period

5. In which of the following mediums can the sound not travel?

  1. Water
  2. Air
  3. Solids
  4. Vacuum
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Answer: Option D. Vacuum