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[#811] When two similar sources vibrate with slightly different frequencies, a regular rise and fall occurs in the loudness of tone. This phenomenon is known as
Correct Answer

(B) Beats

Explanation

Solution: When two similar sources vibrate with slightly different frequencies, a regular rise and fall occurs in the loudness of tone. This phenomenon is known as beats.

[#812] Propagation of sound can be visualised as propagation of ________ variations in the medium
Correct Answer

(C) Density

Explanation

Solution: Pressure is related to the number of particles of the medium in a given volume. More density of the particles in the medium gives more pressure and vice-versa. Thus, propagation of sound may be visualised as propagation of pressure variations or density variations in the medium.

[#813] Permissible noise level at Residential area during night time is :
Correct Answer

(A) 45 dB (A)

Explanation

Solution: In commercial areas, it is 65 dB and 55 dB while in residential areas it is 55 dB and 45 dB during daytime and night respectively.

[#814] Calculate the time period (in seconds) of a sound wave of wavelength 4m traveling with a speed of 500m/s
Correct Answer

(D) 0.008

Explanation

Solution: Frequency = velocity/wavelength

= 500/4

= 125

Time period = 1/Frequency

= 1/125

= 0.008

[#815] Which waves cannot be transmitted through vacuum?
Correct Answer

(C) Sound

Explanation

Solution: Sound waves cannot travel in the vacuum of space because there is no medium to transmit these mechanical waves. Classical waves transfer energy without transporting matter through the medium.