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Sound, Sound Waves, and Propagation of Sound Waves in Physics Solved MCQs

Sound, & Sound Waves, including Technological Use of Sound Waves 


Sound Solved MCQs


1. What type of wave is a sound wave?

   a. Transverse wave

   b. Longitudinal wave

   c. Electromagnetic wave

   d. Standing wave


 2. Which of the following properties is NOT associated with sound waves?

   a. Amplitude

   b. Wavelength

   c. Frequency

   d. Refraction


3. The speed of sound in a medium depends on:

   a. Amplitude

   b. Frequency

   c. Wavelength

   d. Medium's properties


4. What is the unit of frequency?

   a. Hertz (Hz)

   b. Decibel (dB)

   c. Watt (W)

   d. Joule (J)


  5. The phenomenon of the Doppler effect is associated with:

   a. Reflection

   b. Refraction

   c. Diffraction

   d. Change in frequency due to motion


6. What is the threshold of hearing for the average human ear in decibels (dB)?

   a. 20 dB

   b. 50 dB

   c. 100 dB

   d. 120 dB


7. Which property of sound is responsible for differences in pitch?

   a. Amplitude

   b. Frequency

   c. Wavelength

   d. Velocity


8. What is an echo?

   a. Absorption of sound

   b. Reflection of sound

   c. Refraction of sound

   d. Diffraction of sound


9. Which part of the ear is responsible for transmitting vibrations to the inner ear?

    a. Pinna

    b. Tympanic membrane

    c. Cochlea

    d. Eustachian tube


10. In a longitudinal sound wave, the particles of the medium move:

 a. Perpendicular to the direction of the wave

 b. Opposite to the direction of the wave

 c. Parallel to the direction of the wave

 d. In circular patterns


11. The region of high pressure in a longitudinal sound wave is called:

   a. Rarefaction

   b. Compression

   c. Trough

   d. Crest


12. Which property of a medium affects the speed of sound in it?

   a. Density

   b. Temperature

   c. Humidity

   d. All of the above


13. What happens to the wavelength of a sound wave when its frequency increases?

   a. Wavelength increases

   b. Wavelength decreases

   c. Wavelength remains constant

   d. Wavelength becomes unpredictable


14. The unit of frequency of a sound wave is:

   a. Hertz (Hz)

   b. Decibel (dB)

   c. Newton (N)

   d. Watt (W)


15. Which characteristic of a sound wave is related to its loudness?

   a. Amplitude

   b. Frequency

   c. Wavelength

   d. Speed


16. Doppler Effect is associated with:

   a. Light waves

   b. Sound waves

   c. Both A and B

   d. Neither A nor B


17. When a sound wave travels from air into water, its speed will generally:

    a. Increase

    b. Decrease

    c. Remain the same

    d. Become unpredictable


18. What is the speed of sound in air at standard room temperature (approximately 20 degrees Celsius)?

 a) 343 meters per second

 b) 300,000 kilometers per second

 c) 1,000 meters per second

 d) 150 meters per second


19: How does the speed of sound change with the temperature of the medium?

 a) Increases with temperature

 b) Decreases with temperature

 c) Remains constant

 d) Unrelated to temperature


20: What is the primary factor affecting the speed of sound in a gas?

 a) Temperature

 b) Pressure

 c) Humidity

 d) Altitude


21: How does the density of a medium affect the speed of sound?

 a) Higher density increases speed

 b) Lower density increases speed

 c) Density has no effect

 d) Density decreases speed


22. What is the primary factor influencing the speed of sound in a material?

   a) Temperature

   b) Pressure

   c) Density

   d) Volume


23. In which medium does sound generally travel fastest?

   a) Solids

   b) Liquids

   c) Gases

   d) Depends on the frequency


24. How does the speed of sound change with temperature in air?

   a) Increases with temperature

   b) Decreases with temperature

   c) Unaffected by temperature

   d) Depends on the humidity


25. What is the approximate speed of sound in air at room temperature?

   a) 343 meters per second

   b) 500 meters per second

   c) 768 meters per second

   d) 1000 meters per second


26. How does the speed of sound compare between solids, liquids, and gases?

a) Sound travels fastest in solids, followed by liquids, and then gases.

b) Sound travels fastest in liquids, followed by solids, and then gases.

c) Sound travels fastest in gases, followed by solids, and then liquids.

d) Speed of sound is the same in all three.


27. What term describes the phenomenon when sound waves encounter an obstacle and change direction?

   a) Reflection

   b) Refraction

   c) Diffraction

   d) Absorption


28. In which medium does sound travel without a medium (vacuum)?

   a) Solids

   b) Liquids

   c) Gases

   d) None of the above


29. What property of a material affects the speed of sound waves within it?

   a) Elasticity

   b) Conductivity

   c) Transparency

   d) Hardness


30. How does the frequency of a sound wave affect its speed?

a) Higher frequency increases speed

b) Lower frequency increases speed

c) Frequency does not affect speed

d) Speed is inversely proportional to frequency


31. What unit is commonly used to measure the speed of sound?

    a) Meters per second (m/s)

    b) Hertz (Hz)

    c) Decibels (dB)

    d) Newtons (N)


32. What is the primary factor affecting the speed of sound in a medium?

a. Temperature  

b. Pressure  

c. Density  

d. Humidity


33. How does the speed of sound change with an increase in temperature in a gas medium?

a. It increases  

b. It decreases  

c. Remains constant  

d. Unpredictable


34. What happens to the speed of sound as you descend deeper into a liquid?

a. It increases  

b. It decreases  

c. Remains constant  

d. Depends on the liquid's density


35. Which factor has the least impact on the speed of sound in a given medium?

a. Frequency  

b. Amplitude  

c. Wavelength  

d. Medium's composition


36. What is the primary source of noise pollution?

   a. Echo

   b. Animals

   c. Human activities

   d. Wind


37. Which of the following is a natural cause of echo?

   a. Construction

   b. Mountains

   c. Traffic

   d. Factories


38. What is the term for the reflection of sound that arrives at the listener more than once?

   a. Refraction

   b. Reverberation

   c. Absorption

   d. Amplification


39. How can echo be reduced in closed spaces?

   a. By increasing sound intensity

   b. By adding sound-absorbing materials

   c. By playing loud music

   d. By installing more speakers


40. Which of the following is a health impact associated with prolonged exposure to noise pollution?

   a. Improved sleep

   b. Reduced stress

   c. Hearing loss

   d. Enhanced concentration


41. What is the acceptable noise level during the day in a residential area, according to standard guidelines?

   a. 30 dB

   b. 50 dB

   c. 70 dB

   d. 90 dB


42. What is the primary factor contributing to noise pollution in urban areas?

   a. Echo

   b. Wildlife

   c. Industrial activities

   d. Natural disasters


43. How does noise pollution affect wildlife?

a. Enhances communication

b. Causes habitat destruction

 c. Attracts more species

 d. Improves reproductive success


44. Which of the following is a measure to control noise pollution from vehicles?

   a. Increase speed limits

   b. Use noise-canceling headphones

   c. Implement traffic management

   d. Play loud music while driving


45. What role does vegetation play in reducing noise pollution?

    a. Increases noise levels

    b. Acts as a sound barrier

    c. Amplifies sound

    d. Has no impact on noise


46. What is the primary principle behind ultrasound imaging?

a) Radiofrequency waves  

b) X-ray radiation  

c) Sound waves  

d) Magnetic fields


47. Which medical imaging technique utilizes high-frequency sound waves to visualize internal structures of the body?

a) MRI  

b) CT scan  

c) Ultrasound  

d) PET scan


48. What does echocardiography specifically focus on imaging?

a) Brain structures  

b) Heart structures  

c) Lung structures  

d) Abdominal structures


49. Ultrasonography is commonly used for imaging during:

a) Bone scans  

b) Pregnancy  

c) Blood tests  

d) Dental procedures


50. SONAR is an acronym for:

a) Sound Navigation and Ranging  

b) Solar Observation and Radar  

c) Satellite Orbiting and Navigational Radar  

d) Seismic Observation and Noise Reduction


51. What is the primary technology behind ultrasound imaging in medical diagnostics?

   a) Infrared waves

   b) Radio waves

   c) Sound waves

   d) Light waves


52. Which property of sound waves is utilized in sonar technology for underwater navigation?

   a) Frequency

   b) Amplitude

   c) Refraction

   d) Reflection


53. In medical science, what term is used to describe the frequency shift observed in sound waves reflected from moving objects, such as blood cells?

   a) Doppler effect

   b) Resonance

   c) Echo phenomenon

  d) Oscilliatory effort


54. How are sound waves employed in the technology of focused ultrasound surgery?

   a) Imaging

   b) Heating and ablating tissue

   c) Communication

d) None of them 


55. Which characteristic of sound waves is crucial for the functioning of cochlear implants in assisting individuals with hearing impairments?

   a) Wavelength

   b) Amplitude modulation

   c) Frequency modulation

  d) All of them 


56. What is the principle behind using ultrasonic cleaning devices in various industries?

   a) Compression waves

   b) Rarefaction waves

   c) Cavitation

    d) None of them 


57. In what way do sound waves contribute to non-destructive testing (NDT) of materials in engineering applications?

   a) Creating vibrations

   b) Detecting flaws and inconsistencies

   c) Generating heat

   d) All of them 


58. What is the unit of measurement for the intensity of sound waves?

   a) Decibel (dB)

   b) Hertz (Hz)

   c) Watt (W)

  d) None of them 


59. How is acoustics applied in the development of noise-canceling technology in headphones?

   a) Absorption of sound

   b) Destructive interference

   c) Amplification of sound

   d) All of them 


60. Which medical imaging technique relies on the detection of echoes produced by sound waves bouncing off internal structures within the body?

   a) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

   b) Computed Tomography (CT)

   c) Ultrasound

   d) All of them 


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