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Velocity of sound in air does not depend on

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When sound waves are propagated through a medium, the physical quantity/quantities transmitted is/are

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In longitudinal waves, particles vibrate in the . . . . . . . . direction of transmission the propagation of the wave.

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In simple harmonic motion, acceleration is at

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The period of a simple pendulum is doubled, when

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Which of the following can be measured with the help of SONAR?

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Which one of the following frequency range is sensitive to human ears?

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Consider the following statements.
1. A widely used musical scale called diatomic scale has seven frequencies.
2. The frequency of the tone Sa is 256 Hz and that of Ni is 512 Hz.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Which of the following statement(s) about electromagnetic waves, sound waves and water waves is/are correct?
1. They exhibit reflection.
2. They carry energy.
3. They exert pressure.
4. They can travel in vacuum.

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Decibel is used to measure

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At a given temperature, . . . . . . . . has a highest speed of sound.

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Two astronauts cannot hear each other on the Moon's surface, because

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Which one of the following does a TV remote control unit use to operate a TV set?

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Which of the following is a mechanical wave?

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The distance between node and adjacent anti-node is 30 em. The wavelength is

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The pitch of sound depends on-

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. . . . . . . . the frequency is expressed in the event repeated per second.

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The compression is made at the place where the air pressure is-

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Which of the following statements are true/false about the speed of sound in a different medium at 25°C?
A. The speed of sound in oxygen gas is 316 m/s.
B. Speed of sound in distilled water is 1498 m/s.

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If the temperature increases, the speed of sound:

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